Government offices deal with sensitive information all the time. In fact, they deal with the most sensitive kinds of information—classified information, data assets requiring security clearance, or other kinds of classified material subject to additional government requirements. So how do governments deal with insider threats? The federal government has established […]
As companies navigate a confusing business environment defined by pandemic-inspired changes, new workplace arrangements, and economic uncertainty, leaders are looking to address two issues impacting bottom-line results: security and productivity. These are issues are in large part affected by the workforce behaviors and the different types of insider threats they present. […]
It’s no surprise that businesses of every size in every sector are experiencing a season of unique disruption. From geopolitical conflict and supply chain constraints to shifting consumer demands and economic headwinds, companies have no shortage of problems to prioritize. For many leaders, cybersecurity is increasingly at the top of […]
We should thank the Department of Justice for their consideration in wrapping up one of the most (potentially) consequential government insider threat cybersecurity stories in time for us to cover it for this year’s National Insider Threat Awareness Month. And this one was a doozie. In case you missed it […]
Eliminating the possibility of an insider threat is nearly impossible. However, some strategies, widely considered insider threat best practices by the cybersecurity community, help minimize the chances of insider threats materializing through mitigation and investigation. Mitigating insider threats focuses on putting systems into place that thwart malicious and unintentional insider […]
Businesses and government offices have to look out for an increasing variety of threats and cyberattacks. Many of these are often called “insider attacks” when they involve somebody inside of the organization – an employee, or a contractor, or perhaps a vendor or supplier with privileges. In some of these […]
The lockdowns of the pandemic forced many businesses to move their operations online with little time to prepare. Offices across the country closed and workers began to do their work remotely. The rapid increase in cloud-based work, remote collaboration, and video conferencing contributed to an ever-increasing attack surface. Businesses large […]
Securing their businesses against insider threats continues to be a top concern for organizations as part of their overall cybersecurity strategy. Even as geopolitical tensions and foreign ransomware crews have been in the headlines, security teams understand that a malicious insider with their extensive knowledge of where all the valuable […]
An insider threat can be devastating to a business. But what are these types of attacks, and what do they teach us about how to protect data and systems? We’ll look at a number of real-world examples that show what needs to be done, identifying the solutions that make those […]