In this Dive into cybersecurity, Chase Doelling from JumpCloud talks about a sneaky risk that many companies ignore: the danger posed during offboarding, especially when layoffs hit hard and fast. While firms fuss over onboarding new employees, they often forget just how crucial it is to manage the offboarding process effectively. A whole bunch of access and data can be left hanging if things aren’t handled properly, leading to serious security breaches.
Key Points
- Layoffs can expose organisations to cybersecurity risks if offboarding procedures aren’t followed correctly.
- IT teams often rush to deactivate access but might leave gaps, making systems vulnerable.
- Security teams are already overwhelmed by external threats and may neglect proper offboarding processes.
- Improper offboarding can lead to insider threats and unauthorised access to sensitive information.
- Companies need to pay equal attention to offboarding as they do to onboarding.
Why should I read this?
If you’re in a position to influence your company’s processes, this article is an eye-opener! It sheds light on a critical aspect of cybersecurity that often gets overlooked. With layoffs becoming a more common occurrence, ensuring robust offboarding is not just smart—it’s vital for protecting your assets. Don’t let a former employee’s access become tomorrow’s headache.