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Identity Offboarding Checklist: How to Reduce Risk and Strengthen Governance Across Cloud, SaaS and AD

Identity offboarding is one of the simplest ways to reduce organisational risk, yet it is still one of the most common gaps we see inside large enterprises. Dormant accounts, unmanaged SaaS access and legacy credentials create pathways for attackers long after an employee has left. This guide explains why offboarding fails, the governance issues behind it, and the practical steps every organisation can take to build a secure and repeatable process.

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Daniel Mulliss Daniel Mulliss

The Louvre Heist: A Masterclass in the Security Basics We Still Get Wrong

The recent Louvre heist revealed that the museum’s surveillance system password was simply “Louvre.” It’s a stark reminder that even the most high-profile organisations can fall to basic security failures. In this article, we examine what really causes these incidents — risk blindness, process gaps, and lack of accountability — and outline the practical steps every organisation can take to strengthen governance, culture, and identity management across the cloud.

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Daniel Mulliss Daniel Mulliss

How to Maintain Cloud Compliance When Migrating to the Cloud

Migrating to the cloud offers speed, scale, and innovation, but without a compliance-first strategy, it can put your business at serious risk. This guide walks through the essential steps to maintain security and regulatory compliance before, during, and after migration, so you can move to the cloud with confidence.

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