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FILE ACCESS REVIEW · Workflow idea

Find files that may be shared more widely than intended.

Review recently active shared files for broad access, including public links and access outside the organization. Organize potential concerns into a recurring report so owners can decide whether the current sharing is still needed and what to do next.

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Starts with
A scheduled access review is due
Produces
A dated report of files with potentially broad sharing, ready for the responsible owners to review.
Category
Security

01 / The starting point

A clear request.
A useful direction.

Recently active files selected for an authorized sharing review

“Identify potentially broad file access and prepare an audit report, keeping all access changes pending explicit owner approval.”
An example request · Make it specific to your team.

02 / The work

5 tasks.
One useful outcome.

Helps teams revisit file-sharing arrangements that may have remained broader than necessary after an earlier collaboration need.

  1. Choose files for a periodic review

    Review the selected files and retain the date and context used to identify the files in scope.

  2. Identify potentially broad sharing

    Flag public links and access beyond the intended organization for an owner to assess.

  3. Apply relevant review exceptions

    Account for approved collaborators and known business needs so expected sharing is not automatically treated as a problem.

  4. Prepare a private audit report

    Organize the file reference, current sharing context, and reason for review for authorized owners.

  5. Approve access changes with the file owner

    Require the responsible owner to approve the exact file and proposed access change before permissions are altered.

03 / The result

Something useful.
Something to build on.

A dated report of files with potentially broad sharing, ready for the responsible owners to review.

AmbactiWorkflow folio · 5 steps

Review broad file access

Security · Example outcome

The handoff

A dated report of files with potentially broad sharing, ready for the responsible owners to review.

Keep in mind

Broad sharing may be intentional, and a report can expose sensitive file names or locations. Limit reports to authorized reviewers, use appropriate exceptions for trusted collaborators, and never change or remove access until the responsible owner explicitly approves the exact file and access change.

04 / Make it yours

Set the brief.
Set the standard.

A few choices shape the work around your team.

Choose the files and review schedule

Define which files are eligible for review and how often owners should revisit their sharing.

Set broad-access criteria and exceptions

Document what counts as unexpected sharing and which known collaborators or uses are permitted.

Protect audit reports

Limit report access to people who need to review file sharing and avoid exposing unnecessary document details.

Assign file owners and approvers

Name who assesses each finding and who may approve a specific access change or removal.

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