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Version 1.0Updated Sep 05, 2026

Service Account Governance Standard

A governance baseline for discovering, owning, securing, rotating, monitoring, and retiring non-human identities. The document provides clear ownership, decision thresholds, implementation steps, evidence expectations, and a repeatable review cadence so teams can apply the guidance consistently under operational pressure.

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Inside the document
  1. 01Account discovery
  2. 02Ownership and purpose
  3. 03Credential controls
  4. 04Monitoring requirements
  5. 05Retirement workflow

Built for accountable execution

A governance baseline for discovering, owning, securing, rotating, monitoring, and retiring non-human identities.

Included operating aids

  • Defined owners and decision points
  • Practical validation and evidence prompts
  • Escalation and exception guidance
  • A repeatable review and improvement cadence