SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance
AI summary
Rencore Governance detects when SharePoint sites have broken permission inheritance, which increases security risks and can cause unexpected data access. Use this rule to monitor and enforce consistent permission structures across your sites.
What it detects
Detects SharePoint sites where permission inheritancePermission inheritanceSharePoint sites, lists, folders and files inherit their permissions from their parent by default.Read more is broken, increasing security risks.
Why it matters
Broken inheritance can lead to unexpected data access risks. Organizations should enforce consistent permission structures and monitor deviations using Rencore Governance to maintain security.
The rule
Every Site where Has Unique Role Assignments is true
In Rencore Governance
Details
| Applies to | Site |
|---|---|
| Connector | SharePoint |
| Severity | Medium |
| Category | Security |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Recommended automation | None |
| License type | Standard |
Related policies
Other policies that check Site objects:
- Sites with disabled search (Information)
- SharePoint subsite has unique permissions (Medium)
Frequently asked questions
What does the SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy detect?
What does the SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy detect?The SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy detects SharePoint sites where permission inheritance is broken, increasing security risks.
Which objects does the SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy check?
Which objects does the SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy check?The SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy checks Site objects from the SharePoint inventory and reports each one that matches its rule as a violation.
How severe is a violation of the SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy?
How severe is a violation of the SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy?Violations of the SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy have Medium severity. The policy is in the Security category.
Which module includes the SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy?
Which module includes the SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy?The SharePoint site has broken permission inheritance policy comes with the SharePoint connector in the Digital Workplace module of Rencore Governance, which every Plan includes.
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