What is a wildcard administrator?

A wildcard administrator refers to an external administrator account that is created for group access within a networked system or software environment. This type of account is designed to allow multiple users to have administrative privileges without the need to create separate accounts for each user. The use of a wildcard administrator facilitates collaboration among teams, enhances efficiency, and simplifies user management since it allows a predefined set of permissions that can be shared among several users.

In the context of Fortianalyzer, the wildcard administrator can efficiently manage group permissions and roles as part of an overall security strategy. This approach can be particularly useful in larger organizations where various teams need administrative capabilities without the overhead of individual account management.

The characterization of a wildcard administrator as an external account highlights the flexibility and extended control metrics that can be leveraged in system management, which is essential for maintaining a structured and secure operating environment.