This Week in Security: Catch up on the latest insights, trends, and expert guidance. We’ve rounded up a selection of noteworthy articles and resources from our blog and across the web—simply click the titles below to explore.
- Cybersecurity Insiders, “The Future of SMB Security Is Built on Community” by Scott Wilder
- Security Info Watch, “LastPass Expands SaaS Security Tools With Smart Scanner and Admin Updates” by Staff
- HelpNetSecurity, “LastPass enhancements improve visibility, governance, and control” by Staff
- Solutions Review, “Identity Management and Information Security News for the Week of September 4th: Ping Identity, LastPass, AU10TIX, and More” by William Jepma
- Cyber Security News, “Critical Chrome 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild” by Staff
- Infosecurity Magazine, “OpenAI Pledges $1bn to Bring its AI Cybersecurity Tools to Essential Services” by Staff
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10 Employee Onboarding Best Practices to Start Your Employee Off in the Right Direction
A great onboarding experience sets new hires up for success from day one, helping team members understand their role, build relationships with their teammates, and start contributing faster. And when the process is smooth and well-organized, it reflects positively on your company culture before your hew hires even finished their first week.
The best onboarding programs include structured schedules, clear expectations, mentorship, and secure ways to share access to the tools new hires need. A Secure Access solution like LastPass can help with making credential handoffs simple for IT and new employees alike.
Key takeaways: Employee onboarding best practices
- Starting onboarding before day one helps new hires feel prepared and reduces first-day anxiety.
- Having accounts and credentials ready through a tool like LastPass eliminates frustrating access delays.
- Assigning mentors and scheduling regular check-ins keeps new employees engaged and supported.
- Clear 30-60-90-day goals give new hires direction and measurable milestones to work toward.
- Collecting feedback throughout onboarding helps you identify gaps and improve the process over time.
Read more about the 10 onboarding best practices worth building into your process.
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