Audit IT user identity and authorization systems

Trigger: A scheduled compliance cycle initiates or a security policy mandates a verification of current access controls.

1. Define the audit scope and applicable compliance frameworks
2. Extract user identity data, role assignments, and authorization logs from IT systems
3. Sample and test access approvals, user terminations, and role modifications
4. Identify orphan accounts, excessive privileges, and segregation of duties conflicts
5. Document findings, risk levels, and specific control deficiencies
6. Present the final audit results and remediation plans to IT management

Outcome: An audit report is finalized that details compliance status, identifies access anomalies, and outlines required remediation actions.