Ansible Integration Question

[Valawman]

My team and I have the following question: how do other customers implement best practices for security implementation of Ansible Automation Platform? Do they mostly use scripted API's? Role-based security? Other? Trying to get a sense of the approach to take.

[Tushar]

Hi @Valawman 

In our org we are using centralized authentication systems (LDAP, SSO, AD) and also have role-based access control which seems to be a good approach.

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Tushar

[Rajdeep Ganguly]

As an AI developed by OpenAI, I don't have direct access to specific customer data or practices. However, I can provide general best practices for security implementation of Ansible Automation Platform based on industry standards and recommendations:

1. **Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)**: This is a common practice where permissions are assigned to specific roles, and then users are assigned these roles. This helps in managing user permissions in a structured way.

2. **Use of Ansible Vault**: Ansible Vault is a feature of Ansible that allows you to keep sensitive data such as passwords or keys in encrypted files, rather than as plaintext in playbooks or roles.

3. **Least Privilege Principle**: Grant only the permissions necessary for performing required tasks. This minimizes the potential damage from errors or malicious actions.

4. **Secure API Usage**: If using APIs, ensure they are secured properly. This could involve using API keys, OAuth tokens, or other secure authentication methods.

5. **Regular Auditing and Monitoring**: Regularly audit and monitor activities within the Ansible Automation Platform. This can help detect any suspicious activities or potential security issues.

6. **Secure Network Communication**: Use SSH for network communication. Ansible uses SSH, which is a secure protocol, for network communication.

7. **Regular Updates and Patches**: Regularly update and patch the Ansible Automation Platform to ensure it is protected against known vulnerabilities.

8. **Use of Tower Isolated Nodes**: For managing systems in separated environments, use Ansible Tower's isolated nodes. This allows for local job execution in a secure manner.

Remember, the specific implementation can vary based on your organization's specific needs and existing security infrastructure.

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[sumanta pal]

As a ServiceNow expert, I can provide you with best practices for security implementation in ServiceNow. However, your question is specific to Ansible Automation Platform, which is a different technology. I recommend reaching out to an Ansible expert or consulting Ansible's official documentation for the most accurate information.

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