Secure MongoDB Atlas: AuthN and AuthZ / Conclusion
Secure MongoDB Atlas: AuthN and AuthZ
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Learning Objectives
Differentiate Between Atlas and Database Users: Understand how authentication differs between Atlas users and database users, and configure appropriate access levels for each.
Implement Secure Authentication and Authorization: Configure authentication mechanisms and apply role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure secure user management in MongoDB Atlas.
Manage Database User Roles and Privileges: Assign organization, project, and database-level roles, enforce the principle of least privilege, and create custom roles to control access to sensitive data.
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Resources
Use the following resources to learn more about authentication and authorization.
- Docs: Atlas Architecture Center
- Docs: Authentication
- Docs: Database Users
- Docs: Roles and Privileges
- Docs: Custom Database Roles
- Docs: Configure a Connection
- Docs: OIDC/OAuth2.0
- Docs: Configure UI Access
- Docs: Atlas Administration API
- Docs: Service Accounts Overview
For more information, view relevant docs links below: