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16-17 April 2026 | Prague, Czechia 
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Friday April 17, 2026 11:15 - 11:55 CEST


The current index authorization model in OpenSearch has a few quirks and weaknesses; these will be mostly noticeable when working in OpenSearch Dashboards or similar applications with users which have only limited access to indices. Thus, if you do not take care and forget to flip certain switches, you will encounter quite a few "Forbidden" errors in OpenSearch Dashboards.
Over the past year, we have been working on a new index authorization concept for OpenSearch. The goal is a more logical and intuitive authorization model that provides a smoother and more predictable user experience.

This new approach is expected to be introduced as an optional feature in an upcoming OpenSearch release and is planned to become the default in OpenSearch 4.

In this talk, we will explain the new authorization concept, highlight its advantages, and provide practical guidance for cluster administrators on how to roll it out safely without causing service interruptions.
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avatar for Nils Bandener

Nils Bandener

Software Architect, Eliatra
Freelance software architect with long track record in security and infrastructure software. Interested in finding optimal solutions which combine broad functionality with a user-centric view. Track record of many years in security software via collaborations with Search Guard and... Read More →
Friday April 17, 2026 11:15 - 11:55 CEST
Bohemia 2
  Operating OpenSearch
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