In the context of attribute sync, what happens when an identity attribute changes?

When an identity attribute changes, the corresponding account attribute is updated to match the identity attribute. This synchronization process ensures that the latest information is consistently maintained across the systems. For example, if a user's name or role changes in the identity management platform, that change will be propagated to any connected accounts, ensuring coherence and accuracy in user identity data across the organization.

This functionality is critical for maintaining an accurate view of user identities and permissions, as it helps to prevent discrepancies between different systems that may rely on that identity information for access control or auditing purposes. The automatic updating allows for streamlined operations and better governance concerning user identities.

The other choices reflect scenarios that do not represent the core functionality of attribute synchronization effectively. For instance, if the identity attribute remains unchanged, synchronization would not occur. Similarly, user notifications regarding changes and updates to all other users' attributes do not fall under the standard behavior associated with attribute synchronization in this context.