What is the significance of an identity’s lifecycle state?

The significance of an identity’s lifecycle state is that it defines the status of an identity within the system. Each identity, whether it be a user or another entity, moves through various lifecycle stages such as creation, active, inactive, and termination. Understanding these states is crucial for managing the user's access rights appropriately throughout their tenure in the organization.

For example, when an identity is in the 'active' state, it typically has full access to necessary resources, while an 'inactive' state may indicate that the individual is no longer part of the organization, thus requiring access to be revoked. With the correct lifecycle state, organizations can enforce policies effectively, manage compliance, and reduce security risks by ensuring that users only have access to what they need when they need it. This reflects the functionality and governance needed in identity management processes within SailPoint Identity Now.