Set Up Row-Level Security in Data Modules by Using queryValue Function

I've been in several situations where a client is hesitant to use a Data Set because of the lack of row-level security. While IBM doesn't provide the same data security functionality for Data Sets and uploaded files, you can easily include row-level security using the queryValue macro function. Let's step through how to do it using an example use case.

Cognos AnalyticsRory CorneliusFebruary 7, 2022Rory Cornelius, Cognos Security, Cognos Comments

Cognos Security - Best Role Structure & Capability Settings

Do you have a brand-new install of Cognos? What is the first thing you do after your install is done and you have configured Cognos? Start creating reports? Start building dashboards? No! You need to make sure you have security properly configured. Security is one of those things that often gets pushed off until the end of a project but it should be the first thing we do.

Cognos AnalyticsSonya FournierJune 4, 2021Sonya Fournier, Cognos, Cognos SecurityComment

Securing Cognos Folders & Objects

When someone talks about security in Cognos Analytics, there are several things that they could be referring to. "Security" could mean making sure web traffic is encrypted with SSL or which capabilities a particular user has access to. It could also refer to what data a person is able to see. However, today I want to talk about the best practices around Cognos object security.