What does a User Update Rule typically manage?

A User Update Rule primarily focuses on the function of modifying or refreshing existing user information within a system. This includes updating profile details such as names, titles, roles, or any relevant attributes that are already part of a user's record.

While it might seem reasonable to think that a User Update Rule could encompass creating new users or removing specific access, these functions are generally managed by other processes or rules within identity governance. Creating new users generally falls under user provisioning, where the initial entry of a user record into the system takes place, and removing access relates to deprovisioning or access governance, which is distinct from simply updating existing records.

Therefore, the core function of a User Update Rule is to ensure that existing user profiles are kept current and accurate, reflecting any changes in their roles, responsibilities, or attributes within the organization.