What is the purpose of a Governance Group in IdentityNow?

A Governance Group in IdentityNow is primarily designed to enhance and streamline approval processes for shared responsibilities. This group typically consists of stakeholders who are responsible for managing, overseeing, and ensuring that identity governance practices align with organizational policies and compliance requirements. By facilitating communication and collaboration among various parties involved in identity management, Governance Groups help in making informed decisions regarding access rights and entitlements.

This emphasis on shared responsibilities and collaborative decision-making is essential in an identity governance framework, as it promotes accountability and clarity, ensuring that the right individuals have appropriate access to resources while mitigating risks associated with identity and access management.

While other functions, such as restricting access to sensitive information, documenting workflows, or performing data cleansing, are important aspects of identity governance, they do not embody the primary purpose of a Governance Group as effectively as the approval and accountability process does. The focus on streamlining approval processes is what distinguishes the governance function in IdentityNow, making it integral to the overall identity governance strategy.