Make identity and access boundaries part of the project brief

Begin by identifying users, applications, devices and the information each workflow needs. Document who approves access and the evidence required to maintain it.

Review the existing identity provider, application integrations and privileged access paths. Define how accounts are provisioned, changed and removed, including exceptions that need explicit ownership.

Evaluate proposed changes with representative users and application vendors. Include failure and recovery scenarios so a workaround does not silently weaken an access boundary.

Sequence the work according to the environment and its risks. Timelines and outcomes depend on the agreed scope; this article does not describe a completed customer project or promise a fixed transformation period.