glide.knowman.block_access_with_no_user_criteria

ServiceNow property description:

Deny access to a knowledge base when either Can Read or Can Contribute user criteria list for the knowledge base isn't specified.

Attributes

Sys ID: b8a2fb1acbb400108ad442fcf7076d9d
Type: true | false
Application: Global
Default value: true

My personal property description:

The property determines whether users without specific user criteria can access knowledge articles. When set to true: Only users who meet the defined user criteria can access the knowledge articles. Users without any specified criteria will be blocked from accessing these articles. When set to false: Users without any user criteria can still access the knowledge articles, potentially allowing broader access. This property helps control and secure access to knowledge articles by ensuring that only users who meet specific criteria can view them, enhancing the knowledge management security.

AI generated property description:

The ServiceNow property `glide.knowman.block_access_with_no_user_criteria` is used to enhance security by restricting access to knowledge bases. When this property is enabled, it denies access to a knowledge base if neither the "Can Read" nor "Can Contribute" user criteria lists are specified for that knowledge base. This ensures that only users who meet specific criteria can access or contribute to the knowledge base, thereby preventing unauthorized access. The property is particularly useful for maintaining strict control over sensitive information within the knowledge base. For more details, refer to the ServiceNow documentation on restricting knowledge base access.

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