Manually Override Security Settings on a Vault Object

Override security settings on a file, folder, item, or custom object in Vault.

Override security works differently, depending on whether the Vault object is an item or not.

Files, Folders, and Custom Objects–if object-based security is in effect, the security can be overridden. An override of security means that the object ACL still exists but is being overridden by a newly defined ACL. This is an Override Access Control List or an Override ACL. As long as an override ACL exists, the object ACL is ignored. If the administrator removes the Override ACL then the object ACL becomes the new security.

Items–override security replaces state-based security on items.

Manually Override Security on a Vault Object

1. Right-click a file, folder, item, or custom object in the vault and select Details.

   You can also access the Details dialog by selecting Details from the File menu.

2. In the Details dialog, select the Security tab.
3. Select the Override security check box to enable the Access Control List associated with the Vault object and manually edit access permissions.
   Note: If the Override security check box is selected but no permission changes are made, the system assumes that the user wants to create a new security access control list with the same settings.
4. Configure the override access control list using the Copy, Add, and Remove buttons.
5. Click OK.
Note: The Security Mode field now says Overridden security. This indicates that there is an Override ACL configured on the Vault object.

Deselect the Override Security check box at any time to restore the object-based security on files, folders, and custom objects. Items return to state-based security.