Security News > 2017 > February > Insider threat vs. inside threat: Redefining the term (Help Net Security)
2017-02-21 12:55
The traditional meaning of an insider threat is when a current employee or contractor with authorized access to a secure network intentionally or accidently misuses it to carry out a malicious activity. This type of activity can include sabotage, theft, espionage, fraud, mishandling of data or physical devices, as well as using information to gain a competitive advantage. An infamous example of this was in 2008 when a city employee changed administrative passwords to gain … More →
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