What is Access Reviews?

Access Reviews (also sometimes called entitlement reviews or user access certifications) are a process used to periodically review and validate user access rights to various systems, applications, and data. The goal is to ensure that users have only the necessary privileges required to perform their job functions and that any excessive or inappropriate access is identified and removed. This helps organizations reduce the risk of data breaches, compliance violations, and insider threats by maintaining a least-privilege security posture. Access reviews typically involve business owners or data custodians reviewing user access lists and confirming whether each user's access is still valid and justified.