Managing Unused Accounts: A Simple Way to Secure Your Business
When a team member leaves your business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and overlook one crucial task: removing their login details.
It’s a common oversight—you plan to handle it later. But unused login credentials can pose serious risks to your business.
- Security Threats: Unused accounts are an open invitation to cybercriminals. They’re often the weakest link in your security chain.
- Wasted Budget: Paying for old subscriptions tied to inactive accounts can drain your resources unnecessarily.
Did you know nearly half of businesses report having unmanaged accounts? If you’re not actively monitoring an account, it’s a vulnerability waiting to be exploited.
Many cloud security breaches result from compromised, forgotten accounts. It’s a real risk, not just a theoretical one.
How to Protect Your Business
- Audit Your Accounts: Regularly review all user accounts and login credentials in your systems.
- Revoke Access: Ensure former employees no longer have access—not just deactivating accounts, but fully removing their permissions.
- Cancel Unused Subscriptions: Check for services or software you’re no longer using, and stop unnecessary payments.
- Create a Clear Offboarding Process: Develop a consistent procedure for removing access when someone leaves your team.
Regularly reviewing accounts and services can save you from unexpected breaches and budget leaks.
If you’re unsure where to begin, we’re here to help. Let us guide you through a comprehensive security review to safeguard your business. Contact us today!
