Review user permissions by identifying all user accounts, verifying that the assigned roles and access rights match your security policy, and adjusting them to ensure only necessary permissions are granted.

When reviewing user permissions, start by listing every account and the roles associated with it, then compare these against your established security policies ensuring that every permission aligns with the principle of "least privilege" (only what users need to perform their jobs). It’s important to:

 

Steps for Comprehensive Permission Review

 

• Inventory of Accounts: Compile a complete list of user accounts including active, inactive, and service accounts.

• Role Assessment: Examine each account’s role and compare it with the required tasks. Remove or restrict permissions that exceed what is needed for daily operations.

• Monitor Anomalies: Look for unusual permission assignments such as accounts that have admin rights without justification or dormant accounts that still retain access rights.

• Review Access Logs: Regularly checking logs helps identify changes or anomalies in user activity that might indicate misuse of permissions.

• Documentation and Policies: Maintain clear records of permissions granted, along with periodic reviews to ensure consistency with your security policies and regulatory requirements.

• Automation and Tools: Use identity and access management tools that alert you to changes in permissions; periodic automated audits can help reduce manual checking efforts.

• Ongoing Training: Ensure that administrative personnel understand the importance of a least privilege model, reducing the risk of human error during permission assignments.

If you ever need guidance or a readiness assessment, our team at OCD Tech can help you evaluate your current setup and ensure that your processes effectively minimize security risks.