Access Reviews That Stick After the Meeting

Reviews die in slide decks. Instead, attach them to real systems: export lists from your directory, mark owners, and require a dated note even when access stays approved. Notes create history without pretending perfection.

Second paragraph: keep batches small. Reviewing five critical systems deeply beats skimming fifty superficially. Rotate depth quarterly so every system gets sunlight across the year.

Third, be explicit about contractors. Temporary access needs an expiry that is technically enforced, not morally hoped for. Pair HR dates with automated disables when possible.

Limitation: legal interpretations of access policy belong with counsel. We only discuss operational mechanics that make reviews auditable.