The latest insider threat report from Cybersecurity Insiders reveals a concerning rise in the frequency and severity of insider attacks. Organizations are struggling to manage insider risks due to increasing complexity and technological challenges. The 2024 Insider Threat Report is based on the insights ...
Our focus is on external threats but the biggest danger can come from within — insider threats. Consider the classic thrillerWhen a Stranger Calls. The protagonist believes the threat is an outsider, only to discover the chilling reality:the call is coming from inside the house. This twist dr...
One of the most severe insider cybersecurity threats is the malicious insider threat, which occurs when an employee or contractor with authorized access intentionally misuses or steals sensitive information for personal gain or to harm the organization. The motives for these attacks can range from fi...
Offensive security measures that can help strengthen insider threat programs includephishing simulationsandred teaming, in which a team of ethical hackers start a simulated, goal-oriented cyberattack on the organization. Insider threat security solutionsExplore insider threat security solutions ...
Q1 2024 Construction Sector—Threat Incident Types In Q1 2024, attacks against the construction sector accounted for nearly 6% of all Kroll incident response engagements. This was double the sector’s peak of 3% inQ1 2023. Attacks against the ...
Insider risk and insider threat are related concepts in cybersecurity but are distinctly different. Insider risk refers to data exposure events that jeopardise the well-being of a company and its stakeholders, regardless of the user’s intent. It focuses on a broader, more holistic, and data-ce...
The move aims to address evolving cyberthreats by offering insights into human behaviors and risks and empowering customers. Article Lessons in Threat Detection for Insider Threats David Perera • December 7, 2023 Whether because they're malicious, oblivious to company rules or outsmarted by ...
September 04, 2023 Stephanie Torto The risk of an insider threat should not be overlooked. Research for the latest Data Breach Investigations Report from Verizon found that 74% of data breaches involve a human element. That finding underscores the need for businesses—and not just their security...
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While external threats like cybercriminals often grab the headlines, a growing concern for businesses worldwide is the insider threat. These threats don’t come from shadowy figures in distant countries; they emerge from within an organization. They could be a disgruntled or former employee or even...