Can entitlements be grouped into a role directly?

Entitlements in SailPoint Identity Now cannot be grouped directly into a role; they must first be organized into access profiles. This structure is essential because access profiles serve as a way to bundle related entitlements based on the needs of specific roles or job functions within an organization. By using access profiles, organizations can manage entitlements more efficiently and ensure that roles are assigned in a manner that aligns with compliance and security policies.

Access profiles act as a bridge between entitlements and roles, allowing for a more controlled approach to access management. This process minimizes risk and enhances the ability to enforce security measures, as it ensures that entitlements are granted appropriately based on established criteria. Creating roles without first organizing entitlements into access profiles could lead to confusion and inconsistencies in how access permissions are applied across the organization.

The option mentioning external entitlements pertains to additional capabilities regarding roles but does not address the direct grouping of entitlements into roles. Similarly, categorizing by job title is another method of structuring roles but does not describe the necessary prerequisite of using access profiles for grouping entitlements. Thus, the correct understanding lies in recognizing the importance of access profiles in the role creation process within SailPoint Identity Now.