Insider Threat Prevention
Insider threats refer to harmful actions by trusted individuals who have access to an organization’s resources — ranging from sensitive data theft and data exfiltration to sabotage, espionage, fraud, and workplace violence. Thwarting insider threats is challenging, as insiders have legitimate access to sensitive data and have elevated access privileges. To address this growing concern, many organizations are enhancing their program by migrating to a whole person risk assessment approach.
A whole person approach to insider risk management incorporates a broad range of user data beyond the monitoring of technical security violations and user activity anomalies. This includes behavioral data ranging from human resources and security information sources to publicly available information such as legal, financial and social records. A recent survey from Cybersecurity Insiders of over 400 cybersecurity professions reveals a growing trend toward this more comprehensive whole person approach.
To help deal with the new information processing and decision making demands, leading programs are applying AI-powered advanced analytics in their insider risk assessment processes.
By analyzing both technical and behavioral data sources, organizations can identify personnel on the critical pathway to insider risk — allowing for preemptive action to prevent or mitigate the risk before an impactful incident occurs. Read our infographic to discover the top 10 steps to migrate insider risk.