What is the purpose of the Entitlement SOD Policy?

The Entitlement SOD (Segregation of Duties) Policy is designed to prevent specified combinations of entitlements from being present on a single identity. This is crucial for maintaining compliance and reducing the risk of fraud or errors in role assignments. By enforcing this policy, organizations can ensure that no individual has the ability to perform conflicting duties that could lead to unauthorized actions or access. For instance, if one entitlement allows a user to initiate a financial transaction and another permits them to approve that same transaction, the SOD policy would restrict such combinations to mitigate the risk of fraud.

The focus of this policy is inherently about risk management and compliance, ensuring a clear separation of responsibilities within organizational processes. This promotes accountability and makes it much more difficult for an individual to exploit their access for malicious purposes.