OOTB sn_hr_core_case.work_notes READ ACL

[Vivin Viswanath]

Hi folks, 

I'm wondering if anyone else has encountered this use case. The OOTB sn_hr_core_case.work_notes READ ACL allows HR Agents of other COEs to see work notes of each other's respective COE. Has anyone updated a field level ACL to check the COE Security Policy and return answer = TRUE? 

Basically I'd like for Work Notes of an HR Case to only be available to a COE's Group. 

Thanks!

[HIROSHI SATOH]

Understanding the Request to Restrict Access to a CoE Group

Your goal is to limit access to specific records within ServiceNow to members of a particular Center of Excellence (CoE) group. This is a common and effective approach for many organizations.

Benefits of this approach:

• Preventing data leaks: Sensitive information and knowledge remain within the group, reducing the risk of unauthorized disclosure.
• Centralized information management: Relevant information is consolidated within the CoE, improving search and sharing.
• Efficiency: Quick access to necessary information streamlines workflows.
• Enhanced security: Strict access controls mitigate the risk of unauthorized access or data tampering.

Implementation Strategies:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs):
  • Configure ACLs to grant read access only to CoE group members.
  • Utilize role-based access control (RBAC) to assign unique roles to CoE members.
• Shared Groups:
  • Create a shared group exclusively for the CoE and restrict accessible records.
• Custom Scripts:
  • Develop custom scripts for more complex access control scenarios.

Key Considerations:

• Avoid over-restriction: Excessive restrictions may hinder productivity.
• Regular review: Periodically review access permissions to accommodate organizational changes.
• Exception handling: Establish procedures for granting temporary or exceptional access.

Additional Factors:

• Granularity of restrictions: Determine the level of restriction (record, field, or view).
• Scope of restrictions: Consider whether to limit read, write, or delete access.

To provide more tailored advice, please provide the following information:

• Record types: Which specific records do you want to restrict (e.g., change requests, knowledge articles, incidents)?
• CoE group size: How many members are in the group?
• Existing security measures: What authentication methods and RBAC are in place?
• Concerns: What specific concerns do you have regarding information sharing or operational impact?

By addressing these questions, we can develop a customized solution that meets your organization's unique needs.

Feel free to ask any further questions.

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[Seema Hegde]

Worknotes are visible only if the record is visible. Is your COE security policy not restricting the cases to the assigned group?

[Vivin Viswanath]

Hi Seema, 

So one of the OOTB ACLs provides READ access to the record if you're on the watchlist. This ACL doesn't give them access to the Work Notes, but the OOTB READ ACL to sn_hr_core_case.work_notes is granted to anyone who has HR Case Reader. 

So..... Record level is granted because of "Watchlist"

AND

Field level is granted because the user is in another COE and gains the roles necessary to see the fields. 

Thanks!

[Seema Hegde]

You're right - that would override the security in general HR COEs. The Employee Relations scoped app does address a similar use case. It might be worth exploring the option to use the ER scoped cases for sensitive cases.

An Employee Relations agent is treated as a normal employee and does not have any kind of special privileges if the agent meets one of the following criteria:

• The person for whom the case was opened.
• An involved party in a case.
• A subject person.

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/xanadu-employee-service-management/page/product/human-resources/c...