What is a potential risk of improper access control in Workday?

Improper access control in Workday can lead to the exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized users, which is a significant security risk. Access controls are designed to ensure that only individuals with the appropriate permissions can view or interact with specific data sets. When these controls are inadequate or improperly configured, it allows individuals who should not have access to sensitive information, such as personally identifiable information (PII), compensation details, or other confidential data, to view or manipulate that information.

This exposure can result in various negative outcomes, including data breaches, loss of sensitive information, potential legal ramifications, and erosion of trust from employees and stakeholders. Ensuring that access controls are effectively implemented and regularly reviewed is crucial to safeguarding sensitive information within the Workday system.

In contrast, increases in efficiency in reporting, reduced administrative workload, or enhanced system performance are generally advantages of proper system management or configuration rather than risks associated with improper access control. Therefore, they do not directly highlight the vulnerabilities associated with weak access controls.