When someone leaves your business, you might be so busy doing the usual everyday tasks that you forget to delete their login details.
It’s easy to overlook. However …
Unused login details could be a ticking time bomb for security breaches
They leave the doors wide open to cyber criminals. It can also drain your budget unnecessarily if you’re paying for old subscriptions you no longer need.
A recent report found that almost half of businesses had accounts that were no longer actively managed.
If you’ve forgotten about an account, you’re not monitoring it. And this leaves your business vulnerable to attacks.
These risks aren’t just hypothetical, either. Many cloud security breaches happen because unused login details and accounts have been compromised.
So, what do you need to do?
Take the time to audit all accounts and login details your business uses. Make sure you no longer have accounts open for ex-employees (and check that their access has been fully revoked, not just left inactive).
The same goes for any software or service you’ve stopped using in your business. You might not realise you’re still paying for a service you haven’t touched in months – or even years.
Going forward …
Make sure you have a clear process for when people leave, and regularly review the applications and services your business uses.
If you’re unsure where to start, let us help you perform a security review and ensure you’re not exposing your business to unnecessary threats.