👥 Talos Roles & Permissions
Access control in Talos is designed to scale from single-operator stations to multi-national command centers. It is built on three layers: User Types, Custom Roles, and Workspaces.
🏗️ The Access Hierarchy
1. User Types (The Foundation)
User Types are the primary templates that define a user's general relationship with the platform.
| User Type | Access Level | Primary Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Company Admin | Total | IT Directors & Owners |
| Manager | Configuration | Team Leads & Supervisors |
| Operator | Interactive | Front-line Security Staff |
| Operator Minimal | Focused | Trial/Junior Operators |
2. Custom Roles (The Logic)
While User Types provide the frame, Roles provide the specific permissions. You can create a "Super Operator" role that has standard operator access plus the ability to delete false alarms.
- Granular Control: Toggle individual permissions like
Alarm:Delete,Site:Update, orReports:Export. - Inheritance: A user can be assigned multiple roles; their effective permissions are the sum of all assigned sets.
3. Workspaces (The Scope)
Workspaces don't grant new permissions—they filter existing ones. Use Workspaces to segregate sites by:
- Language: English-only operators for international clients.
- Region: Dividing a national portfolio into North/South teams.
- Client Type: Dedicated workspaces for sensitive government or VIP accounts.
🛠️ Step-by-Step: Managing Users
- Navigate to Settings → Users.
- Invite User: Enter an email address and select their User Type.
- Assign Workspace: Choose which site groups this user is allowed to "see" in their buffer.
- Login: The user receives an automated invitation email to set their password.
💡 Best Practices
Least Privilege
Always start new operators with the Operator Minimal user type. Gradually add custom roles as they complete their training modules.
- Audit Logs: Use the Event Log to see which administrator granted or revoked specific permissions.
- Consistency: Use Site Templates to ensure that new sites are automatically assigned to the correct Workspaces.
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