What is the purpose of a targeted certification in SailPoint IdentityIQ?

The purpose of a targeted certification in SailPoint IdentityIQ is to focus on certifying roles, entitlements, and account access for a specific set of users. This approach allows organizations to tailor their certification processes to specific groups or segments, rather than conducting broad certifications that encompass all users across the organization.

Targeted certifications are particularly useful in situations where certain users may have elevated access rights or where roles and entitlements are critical to the organization's operations. By concentrating on these specific users, the certification process becomes more manageable and relevant, helping to ensure that the access granted aligns with organizational policies and compliance requirements.

This targeted approach enables organizations to identify potential security risks and access issues more effectively, promoting a more secure identity management strategy. Thus, it plays a vital role in maintaining an appropriate level of access control while ensuring that only those who need account access continue to have it.