IAM 101: Lifecycle Management – Joiners, Movers, and Leavers Done Right

IAM 101: Lifecycle Management – Joiners, Movers, and Leavers Done Right TL;DR Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) governs the entire digital identity journey—from onboarding new employees to adjusting access when they change roles, to securely deactivating accounts when they leave. This “Joiners, Movers, and Leavers” process is critical to both security and operational efficiency. When mismanaged, it leads to overprovisioned users, dormant accounts, compliance failures, and insider threats. This article breaks down the core lifecycle stages, shows how automation can fix the chaos, and offers practical strategies drawn from real enterprise deployments....

May 28, 2025 · 5 min · Jay Klinkowsky