What is Identity Governance?

Identity Governance is a set of policies, processes, and technologies that ensure organizations can manage user access efficiently and securely.

✅ Who has access?
✅ Should they have access?
✅ What can they do with that access?
✅ How is access being used?

Why is Identity Governance Important?

🔹 Security: Prevents unauthorized access and data breaches.
🔹 Compliance: Helps meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA).
🔹 Efficiency: Automates access management, reducing manual efforts.

1️⃣ Identity Lifecycle Management – Manages user access from onboarding to offboarding.
2️⃣ Access Reviews & Certifications – Ensures only authorized users retain access.
3️⃣ Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) – Assigns permissions based on roles.
4️⃣ Separation of Duties (SoD) – Prevents conflicts of interest in access privileges.
5️⃣ Policy & Compliance Management – Enforces security policies automatically.

Identity Governance is a critical part of cybersecurity, ensuring secure and compliant access to resources. Organizations that implement strong identity governance frameworks reduce security risks and improve operational efficiency.