IT Onboarding & Offboarding: Keeping Your Business Secure

Posted 18th November 2025

Bringing new people into your business, or saying goodbye to someone leaving, isn’t just an HR task. From a tech perspective, these moments are high-risk: done right, they keep your business secure; done wrong, they can create vulnerabilities. 

Here’s how to get it right, simply and effectively.

Onboarding: Start Secure, Start Smart

• Plan ahead: Know what systems, apps, and devices your new starter needs
• Secure accounts: Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) and only give access to what’s necessary
• Protect devices: Laptops and phones should be pre-installed with security software, encrypted, and managed
• Train early: Give a short intro on your security policies, how to spot suspicious emails, and who to contact for IT support

A little preparation up front saves a lot of headaches (and security breaches) later.

Offboarding: Close Doors Safely

• Act quickly: Start offboarding as soon as someone leaves
• Revoke access: Remove accounts from email, apps, shared drives, and admin systems
• Recover devices & data: Collect company devices, back up work files, then securely wipe them
• Transfer ownership: Make sure documents, folders, and shared accounts go to someone else

Even small oversights here can leave doors open for data leaks or cyberattacks.

Keep It Simple with Best Practices

• Regular access reviews: Make sure people only have access to what they need
• Role-based access: Assign permissions by job role, not by individual
• Document everything: Clear policies make onboarding and offboarding repeatable and safe

Why an MSP Can Help

Managed IT providers like LP Networks can make the process smooth and secure - from provisioning devices to revoking access and keeping everything auditable. That way, you focus on growing your business while we keep your IT safe.

In Short

Onboarding and offboarding aren’t just administrative tasks, they’re security-critical. A little planning, the right tools, and clear processes keep your systems safe, your data secure, and your business running smoothly.