Romit Palit
State University of New York
Buffalo Getzville, NY 14068
United States
Prof.(Dr) Avneesh Kumar
Galgotias University
Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 203201
Abstract
In today’s dynamic digital environment, centralized account management and governance are pivotal for enhancing security, streamlining operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across organizations. This approach consolidates user identity controls and access rights into a unified framework, reducing complexity and mitigating risks associated with decentralized systems. By centralizing account oversight, enterprises can enforce consistent policies, simplify the process of user provisioning and deprovisioning, and maintain a robust audit trail for compliance purposes. Furthermore, the integration of advanced authentication protocols and automated workflows under a centralized model not only improves operational efficiency but also bolsters the organization’s defense against unauthorized access and potential breaches. This abstract outlines the key benefits, challenges, and strategic implications of adopting centralized account management and governance, emphasizing its critical role in supporting secure, agile, and accountable IT environments in the modern enterprise.
Keywords
Centralized Account Management, Governance, Identity Access Management, Digital Security, Compliance, User Provisioning, Deprovisioning, Audit Trails, Risk Mitigation, Automated Workflows
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