In the face of growing cyber threats, effective access control to corporate data is critically important. The article discusses approaches to implementing continuous monitoring and regular auditing in identity and access management systems. Particular attention is paid to the use of user behavior analysis mechanisms for rapid identification of anomalies and prompt response to potential incidents. It also suggests ways to harmonize internal information security policies with current regulatory standards, which allows significantly reducing the risks of unauthorized access and avoiding additional financial losses due to fines.