In typical computing environments, an identity represents a one-to-one relationship between a carbon-based life and their digital presence. Their digital presence, however, can have multiple accounts, multiple credentials, and an infinite number of entitlements in electronic format.
With that short intro aside, let’s now consider the top 6 problems a CISO may experience.
1. Employees with the Same (or Similar) Names
2. Floating Employees
3. Over-Provisioning
4. Mergers and Acquisitions
5. Non-Human Identities
6. Vendor / Third-Party Identities
One thing is certain, if you build a new environment from scratch, you certainly should consider these problems at the outset so they do not escalate as your organization grows.