This page outlines Vertic’s Account Deactivation and Applications Access Removal Process. By following this process, we can ensure that all systems and applications access is securely removed for departing employees, reducing the risk of unauthorised access and potential security breaches.
Preparation
Create an Access Inventory:
Compile a list of all systems, applications, and services the employee has access to
Identify any personal or shared accounts the employee might have used
Communication and Coordination
Notify IT Department:
Provide IT with account and systems for deactivation
Notify Accountants:
Notify accountants to update the employee's last working day for the pay cycle
Disable employee access to Xero
Set Timing:
Coordinate the exact time for deactivation to align with the end of the employee's last working day
Deactivation Actions on Last Working Day
Network and Email Access:
Network Access: Disable Google Apps access via Google Admin console. This will fully disable all access to the following:
Email
All File Access (via Google Drive)
All Google App Access (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar)
Email Account: Set up forwarding or auto-reply if needed
BitWarden Password Manager:
Remove access to BitWarden
Corporate Applications:
Finance Systems: Revoke access to Xero Employee Portal
Salesforce: Disable access to Vertic Salesforce instance (if exists)
Communication Tools:
Slack: Deactivate Slack user account
JIRA: Remove access to project management tool JIRA
Developer and Technical Tools:
Version Control: Revoke access to GitHub code repositories
CI/CD Pipelines: Remove access to Copado continuous integration/continuous deployment tool
Post-Termination Verification
Audit and Verification:
Cross-check: Verify that all accounts and accesses listed in the inventory have been deactivated.
Check Logs: Review system logs to ensure no unauthorised access attempts.
Account Closure:
Close Accounts: Fully close and archive accounts where applicable to prevent future access.
Reallocation:
Reassign Ownership: Transfer ownership of any documents, files, or projects to other team members
This is completed via the Google Admin console
Detailed Deactivation Checklist
Please complete the relevant steps below:
Network and Email
- Disable Google Account via Google Admin Console
- Set up email forwarding/auto-reply (if needed)
BitWarden Password Manager
- Remove access BitWarden
Corporate Applications
- Remove access to Xero Employee Portal
- Disable access to Vertic Salesforce
Cloud Services
- Revoke access to Google Apps (completed via Step 1)
Communication Tools
- Deactivate Slack user account
- Deactivate JIRA user account
Developer and Technical Tools
- Deactivate GitHub user account
- Deactivate Copado user account
Post-Termination Verification
- Verify deactivation of all accounts
- Verify deactivation of BitWarden account
- Review system logs for unauthorised access attempts
- Close and archive relevant accounts
- Transfer ownership of documents and files via Google Admin Console