To segregate functions for different types of users, Cognos BI has a secured function. Cognos BI already has predefined roles and groups defined under the Security tab within the Cognos namespace. At the backend, these capabilities have been assigned to different built-in security functions and features. If some change is required in any capability, it may be configured in the Capability area under the Security tab.

Capabilities are defined along with the built-in groups and roles when Content Manager is initialized for the first time. The permissions tell you which predefined roles or groups have access to which secure function and feature.

To see which capabilities a user has, a list of secure functions is available when you navigate to My Preferences | Personal (Capabilities). A few capabilities are shown in the following screenshot: