One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for managing security in a database system. The method includes producing a plurality of task groups, the task groups including actions that may be performed on the database. Functional roles are created from these task groups, and a security...http://www.google.com/patents/US6005571?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6005571 - Graphical user interface for managing security in a database system
