Issue Security in Jira
Introduction
Issue security in Jira is a mechanism that allows administrators to control who can view or modify certain issues within a project. This is essential for managing sensitive information and ensuring that only authorized users have access to specific issues. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up and managing issue security in Jira.
Setting Up Issue Security Schemes
An issue security scheme is a collection of security levels that can be applied to issues within a project. Here's how to set one up:
Example:
1. Navigate to Jira Administration > Issues > Issue Security Schemes.
2. Click Add Issue Security Scheme.
3. Provide a name and description for your scheme, then click Add.
4. Click Add Security Level to define security levels within your scheme. Name the security level and provide a description.
5. Add users, groups, or roles to the security level by clicking Add in the Security Level Members section.
Applying Issue Security to Projects
Once you have created an issue security scheme, you need to associate it with a project. Follow these steps:
Example:
1. Go to the Project Settings of your desired project.
2. Select Issue Security from the sidebar.
3. In the Security Scheme dropdown, select the scheme you created earlier.
4. Click Save.
Setting Issue Security Levels
After associating an issue security scheme with a project, you can set security levels on individual issues:
Example:
1. Create or edit an issue within the project.
2. Find the Security Level field on the issue screen. If the field is not visible, you may need to configure your issue screen to include it.
3. Select the appropriate security level from the dropdown menu.
4. Save the issue.
Managing Security Levels
To modify existing security levels or add new ones:
Example:
1. Navigate to Jira Administration > Issues > Issue Security Schemes.
2. Click on the name of the security scheme you want to modify.
3. Add, edit, or remove security levels as needed.
4. Update the security level members to reflect the necessary access permissions.
Best Practices
Here are some best practices for managing issue security:
- Regularly review and update security levels to ensure they reflect the current organizational structure and access requirements.
- Limit the number of security levels to avoid complexity and confusion.
- Clearly document the purpose and members of each security level to maintain clarity.
- Train users on the importance of issue security and how to apply it correctly.
Conclusion
Issue security in Jira is a powerful feature that helps maintain the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. By setting up issue security schemes and applying them to projects, administrators can control access to individual issues. Following best practices ensures that issue security is managed effectively and efficiently.