

The simple file I put together was to test out a mathematical formula for creating a Sudoko puzzle. So I sat down to think through and plan out the security model for a custom app of mine. If I don’t care about beating that big bad monster around the corner, I don’t need to attain the proper level or attributes to beat it. I need to level up my character with certain skills or spells or weapons and armor in order to progress through the game. It is kind of like a video game ( a time-sucking past-time for me). A file of your favorite cheeses might not need so much, but others, like the storing employee HR information, requires ultimate security.įileMaker security can be thought of as a game of deciding who a person is and what they can do. Wise people have schooled me in this part of development: it really is a matter of how much FileMaker security you need.

My attempt to remedy the lack of attention problem is one where I develop a FileMaker security model on an app of mine. It is a big topic, and one, I think, doesn’t get as much attention as it should. Bets are made, files are cracked in those bets due to the lack of security, and the conversation continues. The topic comes up at least two times a day on the community forums. I’ve been thinking a lot about FileMaker security.
