Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 69

Which of the following is the MOST important aspect relating to employee termination?

Answer options

• A. The details of employee have been removed from active payroll files.
• B. Company property provided to the employee has been returned.
• C. User ID and passwords of the employee have been deleted.
• D. The appropriate company staff are notified about the termination.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The deletion of the user ID and passwords (option C) is crucial to ensure that former employees do not retain access to company systems, which could pose a security risk. While returning company property (option B) and notifying staff (option D) are important, they do not directly address the immediate security concerns associated with access control. Removing the employee from payroll (option A) is necessary for administrative purposes but is not as critical as safeguarding data and access.