Which of the following is an essential element of a privileged identity lifecycle management?

The correct answer is A. Regularly perform account re-validation and approval. A privileged identity lifecycle management is a process of managing the access rights and activities of users who have elevated permissions to access sensitive data or resources in an organization. An essential element of a privileged identity lifecycle management is to regularly

Submitted by salim_om· Mar 5, 2026Identity and Access Management

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ARegularly perform account re-validation and approval
BAccount provisioning based on multi-factor authentication
CFrequently review performed activities and request justification
DAccount information to be provided by supervisor or line manager

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A
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B
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C
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D
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Explanation

A privileged identity lifecycle management is a process of managing the access rights and activities of users who have elevated permissions to access sensitive data or resources in an organization. An essential element of a privileged identity lifecycle management is to regularly perform account re-validation and approval, which means verifying that the privileged users still need their access rights and have them approved by the appropriate authority. This can help prevent unauthorized or excessive access, reduce the risk of insider threats, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Account provisioning based on multi-factor authentication, frequently review performed activities and request justification, and account information to be provided by supervisor or line manager are also important aspects of a privileged identity lifecycle management, but they are not as essential as account re-validation

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