Filter-based access control model: exploring a more usable database management

Abstract

In this study, we tested the usability of database management software for end-users. To improve the usability, novel concept Filter based Access Control model (FBAC) and FBAC UI have been developed. We conducted a user test and analyzed the results. In the test, 40 users tried to solve two tasks: 20 used Role based Access Control Model (RBAC) UI, and the rest FBAC UI. In the results, almost no RBAC UI users could complete the tasks, but users who used FBAC completed 40%.