You’re well aware of the dangers of insider threats — people who pose a security risk within your company. But how do you identify and prevent them before it’s too late?
Insider threats are notoriously challenging to detect. They could be a departing employee stockpiling data to get a leg up in their next job, a negligent remote worker connected to an unsecured network or several other kinds of individuals.
This guide contains a complete list of the types of insider threats and real-life examples, so you have everything you need to spot them before a data breach occurs.
What is an insider threat?
An insider threat is a security risk that comes from within your company. Employees, partners, vendors, interns, suppliers or contractors can potentially become an insider threat. These people can access your organization’s internal network and may accidentally leak or purposely steal sensitive information.
Types of insider threats
You may have heard of grouping insider threats into two categories: malicious or negligent. However, there’s a more nuanced way of viewing these hazards and how they could manifest in your company.
Here’s a closer look at the six types of…
