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fromSecuritymagazine
1 month agoThe Security Risk No One Talks About During Layoffs: Offboarding
Insider threats often stem from inadequate offboarding processes, with nearly 90% of former employees retaining access to sensitive systems post-departure, highlighting security vulnerabilities.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
2 months agoFired IRS agents will be replaced with AI, says Treasury Sec
IRS plans to use AI to enhance tax collection amid staff cuts.
AI is expected to compensate for reduced enforcement workforce.
More than 11,000 IRS employees have been laid off.
The agency's effectiveness hinges on the experience of replacement staff.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months agoContributor: Elon Musk's layoffs would undermine wildfire protection. It's part of a bigger plan
The U.S. Forest Service has fired approximately 10% of its workforce, impacting fire safety and public land services.
The firings are under investigation for legality and pose risks to rural communities.
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