Employee Termination

Procedure for Securing a Device or Tips when an Employee leaves.

• Make sure the employee returns all digital media such as laptops, PDAs, thumb/jump drives, etc immediately.


• Do not let the employee return to the computer.


• Immediately remove the computer from operation and store it in a secure location with limited access; DO NOT access the computer looking for data.


• If the computer is on, pull the power plug from the back of the computer; DO NOT shutdown the computer using the Windows menu.


• Make a note of the name of the person that was using the computer and general location such as a department/city/state.


• Make a note of the person that removed the computer (Name / Position / Date / Time / Reason).


• Make a note of where the computer is being stored (Must be secure and have limited access).


• Call us for imaging of the hard drive (so you at least have an image of the hard drive, even if you choose not to proceed.)


• Once the image is completed; the machine may be put back into circulation if the client chooses, or returned to a secure location.


• Remove employee access to all programs, websites, e-mail as well as physical access to the building.

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