In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, organizations cannot afford inefficiency when it comes to managing user access. Yet many still rely on outdated, manual processes like spreadsheets for access reviews or ad hoc entitlement changes. At first glance, these methods might seem manageable. In reality, they slow operations, create inconsistencies, and open the door to serious risks.
Consider the common spreadsheet-based access review. A manager receives a list of hundreds or even thousands of accounts to verify, often with little context on what the entitlements mean or whether they align with a user’s role. Mistakes are inevitable: approvals slip through without scrutiny, critical updates are delayed, and auditors flag inconsistencies.
Ad hoc entitlement changes pose another problem. Without standardized processes, one-off exceptions become the norm. Over time, these workarounds add up to a messy identity environment, making it difficult to answer basic questions like “Who has access to what, and why?”
The result is bottlenecks in operations, frustrated employees, and increased exposure to compliance violations or even breaches.
Modern identity governance does not just digitize the old process, it transforms it. Automation eliminates repetitive, error-prone tasks such as access certifications and entitlement requests, ensuring consistency across the board.
AI adds another layer of intelligence by analyzing patterns, flagging risky access, and guiding decisions with data-driven insights. Instead of sifting through endless rows in a spreadsheet, managers can focus on exceptions that truly matter. The impact is measurable: faster decisions, reduced risk, and improved compliance posture.
Manual processes do more than waste time: they also create blind spots that attackers exploit. Organizations that modernize identity governance gain clarity and control, two essentials for today’s evolving threat landscape.
Come see for yourself. Join our upcoming webinar, From Bottlenecks to Breaches, where you will hear how organizations are replacing outdated manual processes with automated, intelligent identity governance. You will learn firsthand how modernization reduces risk, streamlines operations, and helps you stay audit ready.
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