What Does Orphan Account Mean?
An orphan account is a corporate account that has permissions to access sensitive data or internal systems but does not belong to a specific legitimate user. These types of user accounts can be a significant liability to businesses.
Techopedia Explains Orphan Account
Experts point out that various types of orphan accounts include Active Directory and OpenLDAP accounts, but also more broadly characterize these accounts as accounts that are left behind by a transitioning party. The practice of identity access management has a lot to do with preventing the unauthorized use of orphan accounts.
