As organizations grow and adopt cloud services, managing user identities and access rights becomes more complex. Identity governance is a key aspect of ensuring security and compliance, especially when dealing with sensitive data like Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Without proper identity governance, it’s easy for users to accumulate excessive permissions over time—a phenomenon known as “privilege creep.” This can expose critical data to unnecessary risk and make compliance audits more difficult.
Implementing identity governance includes automating user provisioning, managing role-based access controls, and conducting periodic access reviews. These steps help ensure that users have the right access at the right time—and nothing more.
Organizations that need to meet specific compliance standards often choose to manage sensitive workloads inside a CMMC enclave. An enclave provides a secure and auditable environment where identity governance policies can be applied consistently and effectively.
With clear visibility and control over identities, organizations are better equipped to meet regulatory requirements and defend against threats.