Forced Leave

Preventing Fraud and Theft: Forced leave can help detect and prevent fraudulent activities or internal theft, as it forces someone else to perform the duties of a key employee, potentially uncovering irregularities.

Ensuring Business Continuity- It ensures that critical roles are not solely reliant on one person, allowing other employees to step in and maintain operations during absences.

Separation of Duties- Mandatory vacations can be a form of separation of duties, where no single person has complete control over critical processes.

Rotating Security Roles- In some organizations, cybersecurity professionals might be required to take mandatory vacations to ensure that other team members are trained and able to cover their responsibilities.

Preventing Single Point of Failure- If one person has too much access to sensitive systems or data, a forced leave can prevent potential misuse or breaches.

IT Security Policy: IT security policies should address how employees use and access an organization’s IT assets and resources. 

Data Security: Policies should include procedures for data transfer, ensuring security and preventing unauthorized access. 

Reporting Mechanisms: Security policies should include reporting mechanisms for scams, privacy breaches, and potential security threats.