Is ensuring all users with a specified attribute are assigned to the same applications an appropriate use case for attribute matching?

The reasoning behind the assertion that ensuring all users with a specified attribute are assigned to the same applications is not an appropriate use case for attribute matching lies in how attribute matching is fundamentally designed to function. Attribute matching is typically used in scenarios where it is necessary to evaluate or compare attributes for specific purposes, such as group assignments, access controls, or application assignments based on particular conditions.

When you need all users with a specific attribute to be assigned to the same applications, it goes beyond what attribute matching can efficiently manage. Attribute matching operates under conditions where attributes are compared for grouping or segregation, rather than enforcing collective assignments.

In many cases, the requirement to assign users based on a single attribute may lead to the risk of an oversimplified outcome where applications are assigned without a robust evaluation of the users’ needs or roles. Instead, proper application assignments should consider multiple attributes and contextual factors to ensure that users have access only to the applications that suit their roles and responsibilities.

Thus, while attribute matching can support streamlined access management, it is not ideally suited to enforce a blanket assignment of applications based strictly on a single attribute across a broad user base. A more nuanced approach is necessary to ensure that application assignments are both secure and appropriate for the needs of each