Ghost Accounts, Entitlement Creep, and Unwanted Guests: How Access Governance Can Protect

If your organization uses an ERP or other digital business applications to store and manage data, you could be at risk from some pretty spooky threats. With the increasing complexity of your IT environment, the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches has reached monstrous proportions. One of the culprits behind this risk is the presence of ghost accounts, entitlement creep , and unwanted guests (users) in your systems. This blog post will examine these issues and discuss how access governance can be a superhero solution to protect your organization's valuable assets. Ghost Accounts: The Phantom Threat Ghost accounts are user accounts still active in your system but belong to individuals who no longer work for your organization or should not have access for any other reason. These accounts are often overlooked or forgotten, making them the perfect hiding spot for malicious actors. Ghost accounts can be created by former employees, contractors, or hackers who have successfully ...