An entitlement is a specific permission or right granted to a user — the ability to perform a particular action on a particular resource such as read, write, execute, or admin.
⚙️ How Does It Work?
Entitlements are assigned directly or via roles. IGA platforms manage the full lifecycle of entitlements — discovery, assignment, certification, and revocation.
📍 Where Is It Used?
Every enterprise system — application roles, database permissions, file share access, cloud IAM policies.
💡 Real-World Example
In Salesforce, a user's entitlements might include Read Contacts, Edit Opportunities, and Export Reports. IGA governs which entitlements each user holds and whether they are still appropriate.
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