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What is InspectRAG

What is InspectRAG? 🎯

InspectRAG (Inspect Retrieval-Augmented Generation) is a secure document access and retrieval system that integrates OpenID for authentication, Active Directory (AD) for role management, and SharePoint for storing and managing documents.

It ensures that only authorized users can query and access files based on real-time permission matching. Whether deployed on-premise or in the cloud, InspectRAG offers seamless integration with your organization’s existing infrastructure to enhance security, compliance, and collaboration.

How Does InspectRAG Work? ⚙️

  1. Authentication with OpenID 🔑
    Users log in using OpenID, which connects to your organization’s identity provider. This ensures that only authenticated individuals gain access to the system.

  2. Role Management with Active Directory 🧑‍💼
    InspectRAG fetches roles and group memberships from Active Directory (AD), ensuring that access permissions reflect organizational policies in real time.

  3. Document Storage and Permissions with SharePoint 📁
    Documents are managed in SharePoint, with each file having specific permissions, creators, and access roles. InspectRAG ensures that these permissions are enforced during queries.

  4. Real-Time Queries and Permission Matching 🔍
    When a user makes a query, InspectRAG cross-verifies the user’s roles, groups, or username with the permissions and metadata of the requested file. If the user is authorized, the document is retrieved; otherwise, the user may be able to get a generic response from the OpenAI model OR get a similar response to the AI model has no infromation about the current context.

Key Components of InspectRAG 🛠️

  • OpenID Authentication: Provides secure Single Sign-On (SSO), allowing users to log in with their organizational credentials.
  • Active Directory Integration: Syncs user roles and group memberships in real-time to enforce role-based access.
  • SharePoint Integration: Supports both SharePoint Online and On-Prem deployments for flexible document management.
  • VectorDB for Querying: Stores document embeddings with metadata to enable fast and accurate querying.
  • Real-Time Permission Synchronization: Ensures that file access reflects any changes in user roles or file permissions without delay.

Why Use InspectRAG? 🚀

  1. Enhanced Security 🔒
    InspectRAG ensures that only authorized individuals access critical documents by leveraging role-based access control. With OpenID authentication and real-time permission matching, the system protects your data against unauthorized access.

  2. Real-Time Data Accessibility ⏱️
    Users access the most recent documents without delay, ensuring productivity and efficient workflows.

  3. Flexible Deployment Options ⚡
    Supports both cloud-based (SharePoint Online) and on-premise (SharePoint On-Prem) environments, making it adaptable to your infrastructure needs.

How Does Permission Matching Work? 🔑

When a user queries a document:

  1. InspectRAG fetches the user’s roles, groups, or username from Active Directory via OpenID.
  2. The system matches these roles and identifiers against the permissions, creator, and access roles assigned to the file in SharePoint.
  3. If a match is found, the user gains access to the document.
  4. If the user is unauthorized, they will either get a generic response form the AI model OR if the query is context sepcific it will not be able to get an exact response.

Who is InspectRAG for? 🧑‍💼

InspectRAG is ideal for:

  • Enterprises managing sensitive documents across departments.
  • Healthcare organizations handling protected patient data.
  • Government institutions enforcing strict access policies.
  • Legal firms needing to maintain strict document control and compliance.

Key Benefits of InspectRAG 🌟

  • Secure Access: Multi-layered security with OpenID, AD roles, and real-time permission matching.
  • Compliance-Ready: Helps meet industry standards like GDPR and HIPAA.
  • Seamless Collaboration: Users only access the data they are authorized to, reducing errors and increasing productivity.
  • Scalable and Flexible: Supports both on-premise and cloud deployments to adapt to your organization’s needs.

Conclusion 🏁

InspectRAG is more than just a file access solution—it’s a comprehensive platform designed to secure documents, streamline access, and ensure compliance. With seamless integration into your existing infrastructure, InspectRAG empowers your team to work efficiently and securely, knowing that only the right people have access to the right data. Whether deployed in the cloud or on-premise, InspectRAG provides the tools you need to stay ahead in today’s dynamic business environment.