The answer to the question posed in the title of this newsletter is "Yes." Let me explain. Adopted authority is very powerful and can be used as a method of elevating users' authority without actually giving them the authority directly. Adopted authority provides great flexibility, and I use it often when working with our clients. However, used without thought or with malice, adopted authority can pose a significant risk to your system. Perhaps for this reason, in some circles adopted authority has gotten a bad rap; the thought is that it's too dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. That's not my viewpoint, however. I'm a big fan of the power and flexibility of adopted authority, so let's look how it can be used safely.