Oracle Fusion Cloud Access Management 25A – What’s New?

Oracle Fusion Cloud 25A introduces several updates to access management, primarily through enhanced integration with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Identity and Access Management (IAM). These changes aim to improve security, streamline user access, and simplify administrative tasks. Here’s a concise overview based on the latest information:

• OCI IAM Integration: Fusion Cloud 25A strengthens connectivity with OCI IAM, enabling centralized and secure user authentication and authorization. This allows for a more seamless experience when accessing various Fusion applications, such as Sales, HCM, and Project Management. For instance, users can leverage single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, reducing login friction while maintaining robust security.

• Role-Based Access Control: The release continues to emphasize role-based security, where access to functions and data is granted through job roles, duty roles, and privileges. Administrators can assign users as owners, editors, or viewers of specific records, ensuring precise control over who can view or modify data. This is particularly evident in modules like Risk Management, where eligibility and authorization are tightly managed.

• Guest Authentication Enhancements: For applications like Student Financial Planning, 25A introduces a “Guest Authentication Mode” that supports external identity providers (IDPs). This allows guests to access multiple authorized student accounts using a single login, with just-in-time provisioning to update user attributes in OCI IAM.

• Streamlined Administration: New features simplify managing access. For example, in Project Management, approval workflows and notifications have been enhanced, allowing administrators to set up and monitor access more efficiently. Similarly, HCM applications now feature improved tools for managing user roles and data access, reducing manual updates.

• Security and Compliance: The update includes better data security controls, such as labor distribution security in Project Management, which provides detailed guidance for defining roles like administrators and accountants. This ensures compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

These updates make access management in Fusion Cloud 25A more secure, flexible, and user-friendly, particularly for organizations leveraging multiple Oracle Cloud modules.

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