Departing employees represent a significant insider risk because valuable information can be copied, transferred, or removed before the organization becomes aware of their departure. Sensitive assets such as proprietary documents, source code, customer records, intellectual property, and personally identifiable information (PII) are particularly vulnerable during employee transitions. While some incidents involve deliberate theft, many occur when employees believe taking data is harmless, justified, or useful for future opportunities. Regardless of intent, the result is the same: critical information leaves the organization without proper visibility or control. This challenge remains a major concern for businesses, as insider incidents can be as costly and damaging as external breaches. Ef

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