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Program and API Management Interface - IBR-047

Program and API Management Interface - IBR-047

Program Architecture Layer

User Interface Layer

Capability Area

User Interface

Component

IBR Administrator Consolse

Level of Importance

Core

Priority

High

Social Protection Delivery Chain Stage

Manage

Requirement Description

IBR must provide mechanisms for onboarding new programs, configuring program settings, and managing API access for program MIS.

Justification

Essential for maintaining and expanding the IBR ecosystem, ensuring secure integration with program MIS, and managing overall system integrity.

Use Case

  1. Onboard a new social protection program into the IBR system.

  2. Configure program-specific settings and data requirements within the IBR.

  3. Generate and manage API credentials (tokens, keys) for authorized Program Management Information Systems (MIS) to access the IBR.

  4. Manage user roles and permissions for program administrators interacting with the IBR management interface.

  5. Monitor and audit program onboarding, configuration changes, and API access activities.

Data Elements Required

  • Program ID

  • Program Configuration Data (e.g., program type, eligibility rules, benefit types, data fields to be integrated)

  • API Credential Data (API keys, tokens, secrets)

  • User Role and Permission Definitions

  • Audit Logs (program onboarding events, configuration changes, API access attempts)

  • System Status Information (for monitoring dashboards)

Minimum Technical Specifications

  • The system must provide a mechanism for adding new programs to the IBR. The system must provide a mechanism for configuring program-specific settings (e.g., eligibility rules, benefit types)."

  • "The system must provide a mechanism for managing API access for external systems (e.g., generating API keys, setting permissions)." (Note: These mechanisms can be programmatic (APIs) at the minimum level)

  • User Role Management: Basic role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions within the management interface (e.g., administrator, program manager roles).

  • Audit Logging: Simple audit logs recording program onboarding and API key generation events.

Standard Technical Specifications

  • Program Onboarding Interface: Interactive dashboard for program onboarding, providing guided steps and data validation during program registration.

  • Program Configuration: Enhanced configuration interface allowing administrators to define a wider range of program settings, including data mapping rules, benefit calculation parameters, and more granular eligibility criteria configurations.

  • API Key Management: Robust API key lifecycle management, including automated key rotation, expiration policies, and detailed usage analytics for API access. Implementation of OAuth 2.0 for secure API authorization.

  • User Role Management: Fine-grained RBAC with customizable roles and permissions, allowing administrators to define specific access levels for different program management functions and data sets.

  • Audit Logging: Detailed and centralized audit logs integrated with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems for comprehensive monitoring of administrative actions and security events within the management interface.

Advanced Technical Specifications

  • Program Onboarding Interface: AI-assisted program onboarding, providing智能 suggestions and recommendations for program configuration based on best practices and existing program templates.

  • Program Configuration: Dynamic and adaptive program configuration capabilities, allowing for real-time adjustments to program settings based on performance data and evolving policy needs. AI-driven recommendations for program optimization.

  • API Key Management: Decentralized and secure API key management using blockchain-based technology for enhanced security and auditability. Attribute-based access control (ABAC) for highly granular and context-aware API access permissions.

  • User Role Management: AI-driven user role and permission management, with the system automatically suggesting optimal role assignments based on user activity and access patterns. Self-service portal for program administrators to manage their own access and configurations within defined limits.

  • Audit Logging: Blockchain-based immutable audit trails for all administrative actions and API access, ensuring tamper-proof records for compliance and security audits. AI-powered anomaly detection within audit logs to proactively identify suspicious administrative activities.

Security & Privacy Requirements

  • Multi-factor authentication for accessing the management interface.

  • Encryption of all sensitive configuration data and API credentials at rest and in transit.

  • Comprehensive audit logging of all administrative actions, including user access, configuration changes, and API key management events.

  • Role-based access control to restrict access to sensitive administrative functions based on user roles and responsibilities.

  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing of the management interface to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Scalability Considerations

  • Microservices architecture for modular system expansion and independent scaling of management interface components.

  • Load balancing to handle multiple concurrent administrative sessions and API management requests.

  • Automated scaling of resources based on system load and administrative activity patterns.

  • Efficient database design and indexing for fast retrieval and processing of program configuration and API access data.

Interoperability Requirements

  • Standardized APIs (RESTful or GraphQL) for integration with external monitoring and management tools, allowing for programmatic access to system status, program configurations, and API usage metrics.

  • Support for industry-standard protocols for identity and access management (e.g., OAuth 2.0, SAML) to facilitate secure integration with organizational identity providers.

  • Well-documented APIs with clear specifications and examples to simplify integration for program MIS developers.

Compliance with International Standards

  • GDPR compliance for handling administrator and program data, particularly regarding data minimization, purpose limitation, and security.

  • ISO 27001 for information security management, ensuring robust security controls are in place for the management interface and related data.

  • NIST guidelines for API security to ensure secure API design and implementation.

User Interface Requirements

  • Intuitive, web-based console for program and API management, designed for usability by non-technical program administrators and technical system managers.

  • Customizable dashboards providing clear overviews of program status, API usage, system performance, and key administrative metrics.

  • Mobile-responsive design to enable administrative access and monitoring from various devices (desktops, tablets, mobile).

  • Accessible design adhering to WCAG guidelines to ensure usability for administrators with disabilities.

 

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