User access reviews prove least privilege on a schedule. This guide walks through scoping, reviewer workflows, remediation, and evidence.
This guide covers: Access review steps.
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Key takeaways
- Export authoritative identity and app access lists.
- Assign reviewers by manager or app owner.
- Remediate excessive access within SLA.
- Archive sign-off and tickets for auditors.
Access review steps
Export authoritative identity and app access lists.
Assign reviewers by manager or app owner.
Remediate excessive access within SLA.
Archive sign-off and tickets for auditors.
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