Which stage in the identity management (IdM) lifecycle constitutes the GREATEST risk for an enterprise if performed incorrectly?

The correct answer is B. Deprovisioning. Deprovisioning, also known as offboarding or deactivation, involves the process of revoking access and privileges for users who are leaving the organization or no longer need access to certain resources. If deprovisioning is not performed correctly or in a timely manner, it can p

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

Question

Which stage in the identity management (IdM) lifecycle constitutes the GREATEST risk for an enterprise if performed incorrectly?

Options

APropagating
BDeprovisioning
CProvisioning
DMaintaining

How the community answered

(39 responses)

A
10% (4)
B
72% (28)
C
15% (6)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Deprovisioning, also known as offboarding or deactivation, involves the process of revoking access and privileges for users who are leaving the organization or no longer need access to certain resources. If deprovisioning is not performed correctly or in a timely manner, it can pose significant security risks to an organization.

Topics

#Identity lifecycle#Deprovisioning#Risk management#Orphan accounts

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