Mapping the motives of insider threats

2020-09-08 04:30

Insider threats can take many forms, from the absent-minded employee failing to follow basic security protocols, to the malicious insider, intentionally seeking to harm your organization.

Insider threats can be loosely split into two categories - negligent and malicious.

Negligence is the most common cause of insider threats, costing organizations an average of $4.58 million per year.

Where negligent employees may raise red flags by regularly ignoring security best practices, the distracted insider may be a model employee until the moment they make a mistake.

Finally, any successful defense against insider threats should have your people at its heart.

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