Norco Technologies Blog

A lax employee offboarding checklist is a critical security gap. When a team member leaves, their digital access does not automatically disappear. Neglecting a formal IT offboarding process can lead to data theft, sabotage, and compliance nightmares. Proactive offboarding is not administrative busywork; it is a vital layer of cybersecurity for employees that protects your business data security long after an employee has left the building.

When it comes to an employee leaving, most businesses log into M365, disable their account, and call it a job done. But that’s just the first step, and it leaves a lot exposed.

What about all the other stuff they had access to? The accounting software? The password manager? Your project tools, your marketing platform, the company LinkedIn account?

Not only is that a massive security hole, but you're probably still paying for their licenses.