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Ghost accounts flagged as hidden cybersecurity risk for retailers

Original: High staff turnover, seasonal workers, and sprawling supply chains leave forgotten accounts behind. 🔒 In partnership wit

Forgotten user accounts left behind by staff turnover, seasonal hiring and complex supply chains are being highlighted as a growing cybersecurity weakness. Asda, working with identity security firm SailPoint, is showcasing how automating identity governance and linking system access directly to employment status can prevent these so-called ghost accounts from lingering in corporate networks and exposing businesses to attack.

Why now: Companies are increasingly aware that orphaned access credentials are a common entry point for breaches, making identity governance a timely topic.

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• High staff turnover, seasonal workers, and sprawling supply chains leave forgotten accounts behind. 🔒 In partnership with SailPoint, Asda demonstrates how automating identity governance and tying access directly to employment status prevents ghost accounts from creating cyber… · TechFinitive

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