Article Summary:   A lax employee offboarding checklist is a critical security gap. When a team member leaves, their digital access does not automatically disappear. Neglecting a formal IT offboarding process can lead to data theft, sabotage, and compliance nightmares. Proactive offboarding is not administrative busywork; it is a vital layer of cybersecurity for employees that protects your business data security long after an employee has left the building. Imagine a former