What does Deprovisioning Mean?

Deprovisioning is the process of removing access from users when they no longer need it. It involves disabling user accounts and access to applications and data. This is important for security purposes as well as cost savings and compliance with regulations like GDPR. Automated provisioning systems streamline this process by connecting directly to each system and app in a company's IT estate to make all these changes automatically via API integrations. Different Identity Providers (IdPs) handle deprovisioning differently, but most use the System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) protocol. Best practices for deprovisioning include having clearly defined policies and procedures, using automated IAM solutions, regularly auditing deprovisioned accounts, and keeping records of all deprovisioning events.