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TOP 5 WAYS IDENTITY GOVERNANCE STRENGTHENS SECURITY

PROACTIVELY REDUCE VULNERABILITIES AND SECURE ACCESS

ith over 77 % of breaches timed

W to identity issues, and 25 % of SaaS applications underutilized, a modern identity governance solution is no longer a luxury but a necessity. By using identity and proper governance as the foundation of your security strategy, organizations can reduce vulnerabilities, enforce least privilege, and maintain compliance. Here are the top five ways Okta Identity Governance can help proactively secure sensitive resources and prevent costly security incidents.

Access Certification
Eliminate orphaned and inactive accounts
Why now With cyberattacks escalating and the average breach cost reaching record highs( USD 4.88M in 2024), every inactive account is a potential entry point. Proactive account management is more critical than ever.
How OIG helps Okta Identity Governance( OIG) automates identifying and deprovisioning orphan accounts, reducing risks from unmonitored access. certifications can be dynamically triggered by events( e. g., user role changes), adding real-time responsiveness to complement traditional timebased reviews.
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Why it matters Orphaned accounts create open pathways for unauthorized access, putting sensitive data and systems at risk. Reducing these accounts minimizes your organization’ s exposure to attacks.
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