Resignation

The subject initiates their voluntary departure from the organization, typically through formal resignation. While not inherently malicious, resignation marks a critical inflection point, particularly when paired with future employment at a competitor, ongoing interpersonal conflict, or dissatisfaction with organizational direction.

Subjects who resign may experience a shift in loyalty, a reduced sense of accountability, a weakened sense of confidentiality, or surface a previously held belief that organizational data is now personally justifiable to retain. These attitudes may lead to pre-exit infringement such as covert (or overt) data transfers to personal systems or accounts.

In many cases, resignation can introduce a false sense of finality or detachment, wherein the subject no longer adheres to internal policy boundaries. Risk is elevated during the notice period, especially in environments with weak offboarding processes.