Users

This article details the different user options in the Security menu.

Introduction to users

Administrators in the Brinqa Platform can create user accounts and assign roles to users.

To manage users, click Administration on the upper-right corner and under Security, select Users.

The Users page displays a list view of the existing users in the Brinqa Platform. The following table details the columns on this page:

Column	Description
Username	The username a user uses to log in.
Full Name	The full name of the user.
Email	The email address associated with the user account.
Auth method	The authentication method used by the user. Options include: Brinqa or SAML.
MFA enforcement	If multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required for the user to login.
MFA enrolled	If the user is enrolled in MFA.
Last login	When the user last logged in.
Updated by	Who updated the user account. Options include: system, sysadmin, or a specific user.
Last updated	When the user account was last updated.

Create a new user

1. Navigate to Administration > Security > Users.

2. Click Create and fill in the fields:

   • Username: Enter a username the user to log in.

   • First name: Enter the first name of the user.

   • Last name: Enter the last name of the user.

   • Email: Enter the email associated with the user's account. This is the email address receiving notifications sent to this user.

   • Auth method: Select the authentication method used by the user. Options include: Brinqa or SAML.

     • Brinqa: Local authentication using username and password.

     • SAML: Third party authentication (for example, sign in with Google).

   • Password: Enter an initial password for the user. The bar below the password field indicates the strength of the password. You can set the password strength in the Password Policy section.

   • Roles: Determine what roles the user has within the Brinqa Platform. Roles determine access to various modules throughout the system. See the Roles article for more information.

   • Default app: Select the default application for the user. This is the application a user sees upon logging in. Options include: [Brinqa Platform](../../reference/glossary. mdx#brinqa-platform) or Cyber Risk.

3. Select Active to indicate that the user is active. Inactive users are effectively archived and cannot login.

4. Click Create.

Edit or delete a user

You can edit or delete existing users. Hold the pointer over the entry and click Edit or Delete to modify an existing user.

View or update your user profile

You can update your personal information, such as your first name, last name, and email address in your user profile.

To update your personal information, follow these steps:

1. Click the Account icon in the navigation menu and select Account.

2. Click Edit . A new window appears.

3. Edit the First name, Last name, and Email fields as needed.

4. Click Update.

Change your password

To change your password, follow these steps:

1. Click the Account icon in the navigation menu and select Account.

2. Click Reset password . A new window appears.

3. Enter your current password.

4. Enter your new password.

   note

   The Update button is only enabled if the new password meets the password policy requirements.

5. Click Update to save your new password.