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Common Pitfalls of User Access Reviews

User access reviews often miss key details and become error-prone. This guide shares tips to improve reviews and avoid common mistakes without overloading teams.

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Access reviews are a critical part of any compliance program—but they’re often riddled with blind spots and inefficiencies. Missed apps, overlooked service accounts, vague audit trails… these missteps can put your organization at risk.

This guide highlights the most common access review pitfalls—and how leading IT teams avoid them using smart automation and structure. You’ll learn how to:

  • Spot and close gaps in your access review process
  •  Ensure all identities and accounts (even service accounts) are reviewed
  • Avoid vague or incomplete audit evidence that frustrates auditors
  • Prevent review fatigue with smarter scoping and workflows
  • Strengthen compliance without overwhelming your team