User Access Reviews (UARs) ensure proper system, data, and application access but are often undermined by recurring pitfalls. Reviews may miss critical applications, focus only on terminated staff or admins, and overlook contractors, service, or shared accounts. Limiting checks to identity provider group access without examining individual entitlements weakens audit readiness, while unclear permissions hinder accurate evaluation. Excessive repetitive reviews waste time, and reactive approaches reveal weak governance. Insufficient audit evidence undermines compliance, as auditors require detailed, traceable processes. Addressing these challenges requires proactive planning, automation, and complete, transparent review practices.

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