Astro has introduced enhanced Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Workspace Role updates to address security and usability challenges while catering to specific user needs, particularly for data engineers. These updates include expanded Airflow permissions for the Workspace Operator role and a new Workspace Author role to better support data pipeline management and deployment. The modifications aim to resolve issues such as over or under-privileged users, alignment with Airflow OSS roles, and securing DAG automation processes. By refining the granularity of permissions, Astro seeks to provide a more secure and efficient user experience while reducing the risk of unauthorized access and facilitating smoother migrations from other platforms.