What is the purpose of the access review process in SailPoint?

The purpose of the access review process in SailPoint revolves around ensuring compliance with organizational policies through regular audits. This process is crucial for organizations that need to adhere to various regulatory requirements, maintain control over user access levels, and protect sensitive data. By regularly reviewing access rights and entitlements, organizations can verify that users have only the access necessary for their job functions and that they are compliant with internal and external regulations. This systematic check can help identify any inappropriate or unnecessary access privileges, thus maintaining a secure environment and reducing the risk of data breaches.

Regular audits and reviews also enable organizations to adjust access controls as needed, based on changing roles or business needs, which ultimately supports a stronger security posture. The focus is on compliance and risk management rather than increasing access, limiting it to administrators, or solely allowing users to self-review their access.