In an era of escalating cybersecurity threats, understanding and mitigating insider threats is of paramount importance to safeguard an organization’s assets and reputation. This report aims to shed light on the growing concern of insider threats and how organizations can address them effectively.
What are Insider Threats?
Insider threats are security risks that originate from within the organization. The threat actor may not necessarily be a current employee or officer in the organization. Insider threats could be consultants, former employees, business partners, or board members.
Insider Threat Types:
This section delineates the various types of insider threats, including:
– Malicious Insiders: Individuals with malicious intents.
– Negligent Employees: Unintentional actions from individuals within the company that compromise security.
– Third-Party Contractors: External partners who can pose risks.
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