Employee offboarding: The overlooked key to cybersecurity

Why Proper Permissions Management is Important

Many companies trust their employees completely, which is a good thing. However, cybersecurity isn't just about preventing malicious attacks. Uncontrolled permissions also lead to unintentional mistakes. An employee with the best intentions might accidentally delete or modify critical data simply because the company’s access management wasn't properly configured.

Effective permissions management is the foundation of your digital security. It protects your business from both deliberate fraud and costly errors. It's just as important as your physical security measures.

The Digital Key: Don’t Forget to Take it Back

When an employee leaves, you immediately ask for the key to the office. Is your IT team just as diligent in revoking digital permissions? A watertight procedure should ensure that on their last day, all their rights across all systems are immediately and completely removed.

This process must also extend to temporary accounts for suppliers, consultants, and auditors. These accounts often have extensive permissions and should be deactivated the moment their work is complete. Failing to follow these strict procedures is one of the most common causes of data breaches and system downtime.

Test Your Permissions Management Today

Want to see how secure your company’s permissions management is? Compare your staff list with the user accounts in your critical systems. If you find discrepancies, it’s a major red flag. It’s time to take action to structurally address this issue before your business grinds to a halt.

Implementing and maintaining permissions management can be complex. If you need expertise to secure your systems and optimize your procedures, 2- Controlware offers specialized solutions. Contact us and ensure your digital doors are always secure.