The challenge
File shares accumulate permissions faster than organizations accumulate understanding. Effective governance required turning nested groups, inherited access, and unclear ownership into an explainable model.
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Anonymized architecture · Access governance
Unstructured data governance
SailPoint File Access Manager programs for permission analysis and governance across file servers, automated access reviews, and policy enforcement.
Architecture focus
A permission graph connecting identities, groups, resources, and accountable owners before remediation begins.
Demonstrated capabilities
- Permission analysis
- Access reviews
- Policy enforcement
Decision log
Architecture decision
The program treated permissions as a graph connecting identities, groups, resources, and owners. Analysis and ownership evidence came before remediation so that policy changes remained accountable.
Control model
SailPoint File Access Manager supported permission analysis, automated access reviews, and policy enforcement. Review paths were aligned to accountable owners rather than generic infrastructure boundaries.
Outcome
The governance model made unstructured access visible and reviewable, providing a repeatable path from permission discovery to policy enforcement.