What type of security changes require activation in Workday?

The activation of security changes in Workday is essential to ensure that any modifications made to security policies are effectively enforced and applied throughout the system. Adding a security group to a domain or business process security policy represents a significant change as it directly affects the access rights and permissions granted to users within those groups. This kind of change can alter how data is accessed and what actions users can perform, thereby impacting the overall security posture of the organization.

In contrast, changing a user's password, removing a user from a security group, or modifying a user's profile are typically handled without the need for activation. These actions are often managed in real-time and do not require the same level of procedural oversight since they are more routine administrative tasks rather than changes to the foundational security architecture.