The latest News and Information on Insider Threats including employee monitoring and data privacy.
Every IT and security leader loses sleep over insider threats. They’re notoriously difficult to detect, costly to mitigate and can lead to widespread loss and reputational damage. Despite efforts to mitigate insider threats, current global risks and economic pressure are fueling the flame. There’s no silver bullet for insider threat protection, however a greater focus on culture, engagement and empowerment can make a real difference.
Threats that arrive from outside an organization are difficult to deal with, but at least business leaders understand that they exist and prepare a proper defense. However, many managers don’t expect one of their employees to cause a problem from the inside. Sure, there will always be a worker who steals money from the cash register or walks out with a few reams of printer paper, but the true insider threat is much more dangerous. The U.S.