Joiner, Mover, Leaver: Why These Three Events Define Your Security Strategy
Joiner, mover, and leaver events are the backbone of identity security. Effective governance of these moments reduces risk, prevents privilege creep, and ensures smooth employee transitions.
Every organization’s security posture is defined by three critical identity events: joiner, mover, and leaver. How well these are managed determines whether employees stay productive or become security risks.
The Three Events:
- Joiner: New hires need fast, accurate provisioning to start working immediately.
- Mover: Promotions, department changes, or project shifts require automatic entitlement updates. •
- Leaver: Departing employees must have all access revoked instantly to prevent misuse.
Security Impact:
- Poorly managed joiners delay productivity. • Inconsistent movers create privilege creep.
- Uncontrolled leavers leave behind orphaned accounts that attackers can exploit.
Bottom Line:
A strong identity governance strategy starts with effectively managing joiners, movers, and leavers—closing security gaps while supporting business agility.