User Access Reviews (UARs) are periodic checks of permissions to ensure users have appropriate access to systems, data, and applications, driven by both compliance and security requirements. Regulations like SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, and new mandates such as NYDFS increasingly require them. UARs uncover excessive or orphaned privileges that attackers often exploit. Challenges include scale, data inconsistency, and distributed ownership, making automation critical. Best practices involve standardizing processes, ensuring data integrity, leveraging automation, and engaging stakeholders. CyberArk IGA simplifies UARs with automated preparation, AI-driven profiles, and comprehensive audit packages.

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