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Don’t Overlook the Overlooked: Protect Your Business From Missed Access Points

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March 10, 2025•1 min read

Don't Overlook the Overlooked: Protect Your Business From Missed Access Points

I’ve watched companies use countless cloud apps for email, file sharing, and specialized tasks. When someone leaves on bad terms, it’s easy to remove their email account but forget that they still have access to shared drives, project management tools, or even old CRMs. All it takes is one overlooked credential for data to get stolen or sabotaged.

Data can be stolen or sabotaged with just one credential that is forgotten.

Why Does This Happen?

  • We rely on old spreadsheets or our memories.

  • The number of systems that people actually use is underestimated.

  • We don't have a single tool for managing identities.

What I Suggest

  • Frequent audits of access: Keep tabs on all the platforms that your team utilizes.

  • Centralized Offboarding: Removals can be automated with the use of programs like Microsoft 365.

  • Full Documentation: Keep a single, current inventory of cloud services, software, and hardware.

  • Adhere to Proven Frameworks: For information on security best practices, consult sources such as NIST SP 800-53.

Your Bulletproof Solution?

  • For all corporate apps, use a Single Sign-On (SSO) solution. Access is immediately lost everywhere when one account is deprovisioned.

A single missed account can have disastrous consequences. You can safeguard your data, clients, and reputation by remaining proactive and organized.

Visit Nexcom MSP for additional advice or help. (Sources: Microsoft 365, NIST)


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