BA Technique #39: Roles and Permissions Matrix

Defining and documenting the roles, responsibilities, and access permissions for individuals or groups within a system or organisation

Erivan de Sena Ramos
4 min readMar 3, 2024

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Dear BAs, get ready to unlock the power of clarity and control with Roles and Permissions Matrix, another great Business Analysis technique from The BABOK Guide v3. By defining and documenting roles, responsibilities, and access privileges, Business Analysts establish a strong foundation for system design and analysis. The Roles and Permissions Matrix technique ensures optimal outcomes for system governance. No time to waste; let’s embark on this journey immediately!

What is this technique about?

The idea of assigning roles and permissions was initially developed in the realm of information security and access control. As businesses became more intricate and digital systems became more widespread, it became necessary to regulate and supervise user access to sensitive data. This notion has since developed into a commonly used method across different fields, such as Business Analysis, to guarantee efficient governance and security.

How to apply this technique?

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Erivan de Sena Ramos

Business Analysis & Requirements Engineering enthusiast. Information Systems & Software Engineering specialist. MBA in PM & HR. CBAP, PMP, CSM, ITIL & COBIT