

In addition to disabling the account, it’s often a good idea to limit the account’s access permissions before doing so. For example, they may try to use social engineering tactics to trick the HR department into re-enabling the account. It should also be noted that just because an account has been disabled, doesn’t mean that a hacker won’t still try to gain access to it. For example, if an employee is feeling disgruntled after being furloughed, they may try to access their account from home and use it for nefarious purposes. It’s not just hackers that we need to be concerned about. It is always wise to disable their account until they return.


Perhaps it is for maternity leave, or perhaps they have been furloughed due to unforeseen circumstances. There are many reasons why an employee might be on extended leave. Disable Accounts for Users on Extended or Permanent Leave
