IAM Lifecycle

Phase	Description	Tooling / Process
Provisioning	Identity is created, access rights assigned	HR triggers joiner process → IAM tool provisions based on role
Access Requests	Request for new access/change	ServiceNow/Jira ticket with dual approval
Access Reviews	Scheduled & event-based reviews	Automated reports sent to data/system owners quarterly
De-provisioning	Access is revoked upon role change or exit	Exit checklist linked with HR system, auto-sync with IAM
Monitoring & Auditing	Ongoing tracking of activity	SIEM + IAM logs, reviewed by SecOps with 2nd line review