What does an aggregation security group do?

An aggregation security group serves the crucial function of combining multiple individual security groups into a single collective unit. This allows organizations to streamline access management by simplifying the process of assigning permissions. By aggregating these groups, system administrators can apply security measures more efficiently, ensuring that members inherit the permissions and access levels needed for their roles without managing each group separately.

This capability is particularly beneficial in large organizations where numerous security groups may exist for various departments or functions. By creating an aggregation group, a comprehensive security structure can be established that enhances overall security while also providing flexibility in data access and role assignments.

The focus of this type of security group is not on providing temporary access, which typically involves roles that are momentary in nature; instead, it solidifies and clarifies existing access alignments. It also doesn't specifically cater to limiting visibility of data or including members based on particular attributes; those functions serve different purposes in Workday's security model. The aggregation group's strength lies in its ability to unify other security groups, ultimately promoting better management of user permissions across the system.