ORPHANED ACCOUNT RISK ASSESSMENT
Orphaned Account Risk Checklist (2026)
Evaluate whether active accounts are tied to valid owners and decommissioned when access should end
Who should use this checklist?
This checklist is for teams responsible for identifying and eliminating orphaned access.
Security leaders accountable for orphaned account and access risk
IAM and IGA teams managing offboarding and identity ownership
Compliance teams validating access revocation and audit controls
What this checklist covers
Where active accounts lack a valid user, owner, or HR record
How orphaned accounts persist after exits, role changes, or contract end
Which orphaned identities create security, audit, or compliance exposure
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