Azure AD Access Reviews is a feature of Azure Active Directory that allows organizations to review and audit access to resources, such as applications, groups, and roles, within their Azure AD environment. Access Reviews enable organizations to ensure that only the right people have access to the right resources, helping to reduce the risk of data breaches and other security incidents.
Access Reviews work by sending requests to reviewers who are responsible for verifying that users still need access to the resources they have been granted access to. Reviewers can be selected based on criteria such as job role, department, or project team.
During an Access Review, reviewers are presented with a list of users who have access to the resource being reviewed, along with information about the user’s activity and other relevant information. The reviewer can then approve or reject each user’s access to the resource, or request more information if needed.
Access Reviews can be configured to run on a regular schedule, such as once a quarter or once a year, and can be automated to reduce the manual effort required for review. Access Reviews can also be integrated with Azure AD Privileged Identity Management to enable reviews of privileged access.
Overall, Azure AD Access Reviews are a powerful tool for organizations to ensure that their users have appropriate and secure access to resources within their Azure AD environment, and to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
What are Azure AD Access Review Best Practices?
Here are some Azure AD Access Review best practices to consider:
- Start with a clear plan: Before you begin configuring Access Reviews, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your organization’s security requirements and risk management objectives. Identify the resources that need access review, and determine the review frequency and review criteria.
- Use automation: Consider using automation to reduce the manual effort required for Access Reviews. Automation can help ensure that reviews are conducted on schedule, and can also reduce the risk of human error.
- Assign appropriate reviewers: Ensure that reviewers have the appropriate level of authority and knowledge to review access to the resources in question. Reviewers should also be independent from the users being reviewed to ensure an unbiased review process.
- Communicate with reviewers and users: Communicate clearly with reviewers and users about the Access Review process, including the review frequency, criteria, and outcomes. This can help ensure that the review process is transparent and that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.
- Monitor and track progress: Monitor and track the progress of Access Reviews to ensure that they are being conducted on schedule, and that all necessary reviews have been completed. This can also help identify areas where additional reviews may be needed.
- Integrate with other security tools: Consider integrating Access Reviews with other security tools, such as Azure AD Privileged Identity Management or Microsoft Cloud App Security, to ensure a comprehensive approach to access management and security.
By following these best practices, you can help ensure that your Azure AD Access Reviews are effective in maintaining a secure and compliant access management environment.
