Insider Threats

Insider threats are on the rise. What's worse, these threats often fly under the radar for months before they're caught. To prevent an insider threat is to proactively identify and mitigate insider risks. Data and user monitoring tools can be critical by revealing how insiders use data in real-world workflows.

Organizations can implement an insider threat solution with good intentions and all in the interest of heightening security posture. But improper implementation can cause the loss of an employee’s drive just as quickly as a potential nefarious opportunity that outweighs the cost.

It’s beyond time to ask an uncomfortable question: are your employees your biggest defense or greatest vulnerability against insider threats? How well you defend your data depends on getting this question right.

Two-thirds of breaches are inside jobs. Yet, insider threat programs account for less than 10% of the budget. Are enterprise cybersecurity efforts properly prioritized?