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Version: 2.2.1-preview

AD-USER-15 - User manager count should be retrievable

Michael SouleMerill Fernando
Contributed by Michael Soule with Merill FernandoAll contributors →

Overview​

The Manager attribute is frequently used in governance workflows, approval chains, and identity lifecycle processes. Missing or inconsistent manager data can weaken access review quality.

  • Governance readiness: Supports manager-based approval and review processes
  • Data quality insight: Shows how complete identity metadata is across the domain
  • Operational control: Helps identify where HR or provisioning integrations may be incomplete

Security Recommendation​

  • Populate manager data for workforce identities where appropriate
  • Validate synchronization from authoritative systems such as HR platforms
  • Use complete manager relationships to strengthen approval and certification processes

How the Test Works​

This test counts user objects where the Manager attribute contains a non-empty value.

  • Test-MtAdUserHomeDirectoryCount - Highlights legacy user provisioning attributes
  • Test-MtAdUserProfilePathCount - Identifies additional operational dependencies

Test Metadata​

FieldValue
Test IDAD-USER-15
SeverityInfo
SuiteActive Directory
CategoryAD.User
PowerShell testTest-MtAdUserManagerSetCount
TagsAD, AD-USER-15, AD.User

Source​

  • Pester test: tests/ad/user/Test-MtAdUserManagerSetCount.Tests.ps1
  • PowerShell source: powershell/public/ad/user/Test-MtAdUserManagerSetCount.ps1