Granular security that grows with your business

Security isn't just about keeping unauthorized users out—it's about ensuring the right people have access to exactly the right information at the right time. Butterfly's Object Structure Secure Authorization delivers enterprise-grade security with field-level precision control.

4 Layers
Multi-level Defense
LDAP/AD
Native Integration
GDPR Ready
Compliance Built-in
Butterfly Security
Butterfly Security Authorization

Comprehensive security controls

Field-Level Security

Control access to individual data fields within your objects, going far beyond traditional role-based access control. Marketing teams see product descriptions and images, while finance teams access pricing—neither sees supplier cost information. Precise control without blanket permissions.

Row-Level Permissions

Filter which records users can see based on dynamic conditions. Sales reps only see customers in their territory, managers see all records in their department, and executives have organization-wide visibility. Complete data isolation without complex queries.

Object-Level Permissions

Control who can access specific objects (data structures) in your system. Define View, Edit, Create, Delete, and Approve permissions at the object level. Secure your entire data model with fine-grained authorization that cascades logically through your application.

Role-Based Access Control

Assign permissions to roles rather than individuals. Simplify management with hierarchical role structures and inherit permissions across your organization.

Audit Trail & LDAP Integration

Track who accessed what data and when with tamper-proof audit logs. Seamlessly integrate with Active Directory and LDAP for single sign-on, automatic user provisioning, and inherited organizational structure. Meet GDPR, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 requirements out of the box.

Workspace-Level Isolation

Segment entire applications using Workspaces, where each acts as a secure boundary. Logistics teams see only logistics objects, marketing teams access only marketing content, finance works in separate workspaces. Perfect for multi-brand enterprises and multi-tenant SaaS applications.

Why Butterfly's security model?

Traditional Security

Most platforms offer basic authentication with limited authorization controls.

  • Application-level security only
  • Manual permission management
  • Limited granularity
  • Complex to maintain at scale
  • Risk of data leaks

Butterfly Deep Security

Multi-layered security architecture with field, row, and object-level controls built into the platform core.

  • Security enforced at data layer
  • Automated role-based permissions
  • Field and row-level granularity
  • Scales effortlessly with growth
  • Zero-trust architecture

Frequently Asked Questions

Field-level security allows you to control access to individual fields within a data object. For example, you can ensure that only managers see salary information while all employees can view names and departments. This granular control protects sensitive data without creating separate views or tables.
Row-level permissions filter data based on rules you define. Users automatically see only the records they're authorized to access. For instance, sales reps might only see their own accounts, regional managers see their region's data, and executives see everything. Rules can be based on user attributes, relationships, or custom logic.
Yes! Butterfly supports dynamic authorization rules that evaluate in real-time. You can create conditions based on user roles, data relationships, time constraints, or custom business logic. Permissions automatically adapt as users change roles or data relationships evolve.
Absolutely. Butterfly's security model helps meet GDPR, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and other regulatory requirements. Built-in audit logging tracks all data access, field-level security implements data minimization principles, and row-level permissions ensure proper data isolation. You have full visibility into who accessed what data and when.
Butterfly makes enterprise security accessible. You can start with role-based templates and customize from there. Visual tools let you define permissions without code, though developers can use expressions for complex scenarios. Most organizations have comprehensive security in place within days, not months.
Yes, Butterfly has native LDAP and Active Directory integration. You can map your existing AD groups directly to Butterfly user groups, enabling seamless single sign-on (SSO) and automatic user provisioning. When a user's AD group membership changes, their Butterfly permissions automatically update, eliminating duplicate user management.
Workspaces create isolated application environments within a single Butterfly instance. Each Workspace has its own objects, dashboards, workflows, and menu structure. Users are granted access to entire Workspaces, providing "coarse-grained" security boundaries for major application areas like HR, Sales, or Finance. Perfect for multi-tenant SaaS applications.
Yes. Butterfly's security model is consistent across all access methods. API calls require authentication, field-level security filters API responses, row-level security filters query results, and all API access is logged in the audit trail. Whether data is accessed via the panel, REST API, or GraphQL, the same security rules apply.

Transform your data security

Butterfly's Object Structure Secure Authorization provides the foundation for truly secure, flexible, and scalable enterprise applications. Protect sensitive data without compromising usability.