Implementing account and access management

One of the most important tasks with your identity and access management program is the management of accounts and the access they have. There is a whole life cycle process that relates to account and access management and may involve multiple teams to make the process a success. There's also a chance that multiple systems and tools are involved in the life cycle, including manual human processes that have room for error and increase vulnerability due to poor housekeeping. The account and access management life cycle is a complex process and has only become more challenging with the ongoing expansion of more apps, as well as the shift to the cloud. A typical account and access management program may involve resources from HR, the identity and security teams, technical operations teams, hiring managers, and potentially others.

To ensure success with your account and management program, it is critical that you have well-defined policies...