What does 'User Provisioning' mean?

User provisioning in Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) refers to the automated process of creating, managing, and maintaining user accounts across multiple systems and applications. This feature ensures that users are granted appropriate access rights based on their roles, reducing administrative workload and enhancing security. By integrating with identity directories, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications, user provisioning streamlines onboarding, access control, and deprovisioning when accounts are no longer needed. It also enforces compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements by maintaining audit trails and access logs. Effective user provisioning improves operational efficiency, minimizes security risks, and enhances the overall user experience by ensuring seamless and controlled access to digital services.