AccessOwl

AccessOwl is an automated SaaS access and governance tool developed by Omni Owl GmbH. According to the vendor, it is designed to streamline access management processes for organizations of all sizes. AccessOwl is said to be suitable for audited tech companies that need to comply with industry standards like SOC2, ISO27001, and HIPAA, as well as growing tech companies looking to optimize their SaaS stack and automate access management. IT managers, CTOs, and HR teams in various industries are among the target users of AccessOwl.

Key Features

According to the vendor, AccessOwl offers the following key features:

Automated SaaS Access & Governance: AccessOwl automates access management processes, which the vendor claims can help organizations discover shadow IT, automate access reviews, and optimize the provisioning and deprovisioning of user accounts.

Modern Access Management: AccessOwl provides a modern approach to access management by replacing manual spreadsheets with a single-source-of-truth for all user accounts and permissions. According to the vendor, this can offer transparency and visibility into user access, helping organizations identify potential security gaps and over-provisioning.

Automate Provisioning & Deprovisioning: AccessOwl enables organizations to automate the provisioning and deprovisioning of employee accounts, regardless of subscription level or API access. The vendor claims that this can optimize the SaaS stack by automatically creating employee accounts and reducing unused licenses.

Self-Service Access Request: AccessOwl streamlines access request processes with modern self-service workflows, eliminating the need for tickets and ad-hoc messages. According to the vendor, employees can easily request access to applications with a single click in Slack, which is said to improve efficiency and reduce the burden on IT and HR teams.

One-Click Access Reviews: AccessOwl allows reviewers to conduct access reviews in minutes, generating detailed reports that document user access to applications and the reasons behind the access. The vendor claims that this simplifies the audit process and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Automated Employee Lifecycle: AccessOwl facilitates fully automated onboarding and offboarding processes through integration with HRIS systems. According to the vendor, it initiates employee onboarding based on HR data, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for new hires. AccessOwl also automates offboarding, removing user accounts and access rights when an employee leaves the organization.

Workflows for Auditors: AccessOwl allows organizations to customize approval steps and tailor policies for each application's risk profile. The vendor states that it automatically logs every request, approval, and user access, providing a comprehensive audit trail. These workflows are claimed to ensure compliance and satisfy auditors with the level of control and documentation.

Integrations: AccessOwl supports integrations with over 100 popular SaaS applications, including Google Workspace, Notion, Slack, and Atlassian. The vendor assures that its growing list of integrations ensures compatibility with a wide range of applications.