Episode 20 — Orchestrate Identity Lifecycle From Proofing to Deprovisioning
Identity lifecycle management turns policy into predictable access outcomes, and exam scenarios frequently hinge on whether accounts follow a controlled birth-to-death path. We outline the stages: identity proofing, account creation, role assignment, periodic review, change events, and termination. You’ll learn how to design joiner-mover-leaver workflows that anchor access to job functions, enforce segregation of duties, and maintain complete records for audits. We explain evidence expectations—approved requests, tickets, timestamps, attestations—and how they support accountability and nonrepudiation.
Execution details bring the lifecycle to life. We examine automated provisioning via HR system triggers, group-based access control with minimal exceptions, and recertifications that actually remove stale entitlements. We cover high-risk steps like privileged access grants, emergency “break-glass” procedures with immediate after-the-fact review, and contractor accounts with fixed end dates. Troubleshooting guidance includes handling mergers, role changes across business units, and orphaned accounts in SaaS platforms. We close with deprovisioning patterns that remove keys, disable tokens, revoke sessions, and transfer ownership of data and tickets—actions often tested in exam stems about timely access removal. The result is a coherent lifecycle that produces least-privilege by default and leaves an audit trail that proves it. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
