The 10-point access hygiene checklist

Stop access drift before it costs you millions

Access drift is one of the most overlooked security threats facing IT teams today. It's not flashy. There's no sophisticated attack vector. Just employees, contractors, and vendors who retain access to systems they shouldn't have, often for months after they've changed roles, switched departments, or left the company entirely.

This checklist helps you catch drift before it becomes a breach.

Designed for lean IT teams managing complex environments, this 10-point framework walks you through the exact access reviews you need to run on a regular basis to identify security gaps, eliminate wasted spend, and prevent business continuity issues.

Inside, you'll find:

• Actionable checkpoints covering terminated employees, contractors, role changes, emergency access, and more

• Red flags to watch for that indicate serious security exposure

• Resolution guidance for every type of drift you uncover

• Implementation strategies to move from reactive cleanup to proactive prevention

Whether you're a solo IT admin or leading a small team, this checklist gives you a systematic approach to access hygiene that doesn't require enterprise-grade tooling or endless hours of manual work.

Because the best time to fix access drift is before it's a problem.