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July 14, 2025
Forgotten access rights? That can be expensive
In many SMBs, it’s slowly creeping in: employees are getting more and more access to files, folders and systems … without anyone really realizing who can still see or do what.
This phenomenon is called privilege creep. And while it may seem harmless, it can lead to hefty risks:
🔒 data breaches
⚠️ compliance issues
🧩 chaos when leaving employment
Recognizable situations among SMEs
We did a poll asking, “What do you see happening most often?”
The results speak volumes:
🔹 Temporary access remains – 37%
🔹 Old permissions remain – 32%
🔹 No overview of who has access – 21%
🔹 Ex-employees still have access – 11%
Recognizable? These are all signs that access to data is not properly managed. And that makes an organization vulnerable.
Case examples:
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An intern who still has access to client files months after he’s gone.
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A marketer who once had to access an HR folder temporarily, but can still get in there years later.
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A former employee with an active account because no one thought to delete it.
Small sloppiness, big risks.
How do you solve this without checking everything manually?
At ALTA-ICT, we help organizations regain control of access rights. Without fuss.
🎯 Here’s what to expect:
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Understanding who has access to which files
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Automatic signaling of redundant rights
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Protection against unauthorized access
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Regular access reviews (for NIS2/ISO27001, among others)
Want to know how to approach this at your organization?
Schedule a no-obligation demo via alta-ict.nl/demobooks. We will show you exactly how to regain overview and control.
🔐 Access must be secure, current and logical.
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