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Identity Governance and Administration

Governance is about making informed access decisions based on business context, risk, and compliance.

15 May 2026 · 1 min readShare on LinkedIn

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Functional
  • Operations
Technical
  • SailPoint
Regulatory
  • GDPR
Audience
  • CISOs
Identity governance and compliance controls

Governance is not just about compliance. It is about making informed decisions about who should have access to what, based on business context and risk.

Core features

  • Access Certification Campaigns
  • Policy Modeling and Enforcement
  • Segregation of Duties Controls
  • Compliance Reporting and Attestation
  • Risk Assessment and Remediation
  • Role Mining and Modeling

Key benefits

  • Enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Reduced risk of access-related security incidents
  • Improved visibility into access patterns
  • Streamlined certification processes
  • Data-driven insights for access decisions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)?
IGA governs who should have access through policies, access reviews, role models, and segregation-of-duties controls — reducing risk and improving compliance evidence.
How does IGA relate to IAM?
IAM delivers access; IGA ensures access stays appropriate over time through certification, attestation, and policy enforcement.

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