ASTRA 2.1 auto-deprovisioning feature now available in the EDW

The Data Platform uses ASTRA to manage access to Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) data. The recent release of ASTRA 2.1 includes a new auto-deprovisioning feature that will monitor and automatically remove access for terminated employees.

As of December 7, 2020, the EDW is now using ASTRA 2.1 and taking advantage of its new features. The deprovisioning process was previously accomplished via manual review. This automation greatly reduces the risk of inappropriate access to EDW data.

How may this affect you?

1. EDW authorizers will benefit from the improved efficiency of automated removal of authorizations. It is still recommended that you continue to review authorizations for terminated employees, job transfers, and others who no longer need access to applications. ASTRA will continue to email quarterly status notifications as reminders.
2. EDW users should experience no change in service unless their status changes (e.g. they leave UW). In that case, some user authorizations will be automatically deprovisioned at the time of status change. The EDW Access request process remains unchanged.

A complete overview, including FAQ on the ASTRA 2.1 release, is available at: https://itconnect.uw.edu/security/iam/access/astra/deprovisioning/

Questions or concerns?

If you have questions or concerns, please email us at help@uw.edu with “EDW and ASTRA 2.1 Deprovisioning” in the subject line.