Using a Report Server Security Extension (RSSE) application, iHub accesses an external security source to authenticate user credentials, such as a user name and password, when a user attempts to log in to the Encyclopedia volume. The security extension application evaluates the credentials and determines whether they are valid. If the application validates the credentials, it determines which Actuate user account should access the Encyclopedia volume.

At this Open Security level, Actuate user accounts and Actuate security roles are defined in the Encyclopedia volume. Each user must be defined in the Encyclopedia volume. Privileges are defined, using Actuate user names and security roles, for access to folders and other items, such as designs, jobs, and channels.