Access governance ensures secure, role-based data access across an organization, mitigating risks like privilege creep, orphan accounts, and data misuse. Driven by stricter regulations, rising cyber threats, and increased cloud adoption, it offers centralized visibility into user rights, simplifies audits, and supports compliance. Effective access governance extends beyond identity management, requiring policy enforcement, automation, and business context. It must include unstructured data, align with compliance teams, and evolve incrementally. A mature, scalable governance framework helps organizations reduce exposure, enhance decision-making, and secure sensitive assets.

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