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Implementing OrgChart management

In general, OrgChart data represents how authority and responsibility is distributed within an organization. OrgChart data supports such processes as:

  • Request Authorization Workflow

    Managers can be asked to approve changes in access privileges for their subordinates.

  • Automated Escalation

    When managers or application owners fail to respond to a request to authorize access changes, their managers may be asked to respond in their place.

  • Access Certification

    Managers may be periodically required to review a list of their direct subordinates and their respective access rights. This process can identify and remove stale accounts and privileges that do not represent current business needs. Periodic audits are essential for compliance with privacy and corporate governance legislation.

Figure 1. An identity management system using OrgChart data
An identity management system using OrgChart data