Deprovisioning
Deprovisioning
(also User De-Provisioning)
Deprovisioning definition
Deprovisioning is about taking away or limiting a user’s access to IT tools and data. This happens when, for example, an employee leaves or changes jobs, or there’s a security concern. In short, “provisioning” is giving access, and “deprovisioning” is taking it away when it’s not needed.
See also: cloud provisioning
In the context of IT and especially in cloud computing and identity and access management:
- User Deprovisioning: If someone leaves or changes roles, their access to systems and data is removed or changed. This ensures old or changed roles don’t have unnecessary access.
- Asset Deprovisioning: This is about taking away unused tech items, like software licenses. If a team stops using a software, the access is taken back.
- Cloud Deprovisioning: In online services, this means stopping or limiting tools, storage, or access.
- Security: Not deprovisioning correctly can risk safety. Old users might still get in, or data might get exposed.
For deprovisioning to work:
- There’s a clear plan on who does what.
- Checks to ensure removed access really is gone.
- Tools to make the process fast and accurate.