Back-end systems need to be able to verify whether the information provided by a user is accurate. To accomplish this, users must be properly provisioned. **User provisioning** is the process of creating and maintaining a user's digital identity. For example, a college might create a new user account when a new instructor is hired. The new account will be configured to provide access to instructor-only resources while they are teaching. Security analysts are routinely involved with provisioning users and their access privileges.