When someone leaves your business, it can create a flurry of extra jobs and reworking. This may mean that you forget to delete their logins . It is easy to overlook and you might think to yourself ‘I’ll do that later’ and then later never comes.
This might seem benign, but unused login details could be a ticking time bomb. It is extremely easy for cyber criminals to use these details to access your systems. It is almost like leaving the door open for them. It can also be a bit of a drain on your budget if you are paying for an account you no longer need or use.
A recent report found out that almost HALF of businesses had logins and accounts that were no longer actively managed, this leaves all of those businesses open and vulnerable to attack by cybercriminals. Is this you?
If it is, here is what you need to do:
Take the time to audit all accounts and login details that are used by you business. Make sure that you no longer have accounts open for ex-employees and check that their access has been fully revoked.
The same thing goes for any software or service that you are no longer using. You may still have an account and be paying for a service that you are no longer using!
Leaving accounts open like this is the perfect scenario for cyber criminals and can increase your chances of getting hacked – plus your bank account with thank you for checking!
Going forward, it is a good idea to ensure you have a clear process that you follow when people leave your business. Make sure that you regularly review the applications and services that your business uses.
If you are unsure of where to start, we can help, we can perform a review of your systems to make sure that you are not leaving your business open and exposed to threats. Get in touch today!