This guide explains the cybersecurity risks associated with employee offboarding and the importance of structured processes when staff leave an organization. It highlights risks such as retained access to systems, data theft, compliance violations, and confidentiality breaches. The document provides a detailed checklist covering device return, account deprovisioning, password resets, and monitoring for suspicious activity. It also outlines best practices including maintaining asset inventories, coordinating with IT teams, and continuously improving offboarding procedures. By implementing a robust offboarding framework, organizations can prevent insider threats and protect sensitive information during employee transitions.

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