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What percentage of security incidents are caused by insiders according to the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report?
What percentage of security incidents are caused by insiders according to the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report?
Which of the following industries is most prone to insider threats?
Which of the following industries is most prone to insider threats?
What type of insider is likely to compromise an organization for financial gain?
What type of insider is likely to compromise an organization for financial gain?
What behavior is a potential indicator of an insider threat?
What behavior is a potential indicator of an insider threat?
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Why is it important to report suspicious activity anonymously?
Why is it important to report suspicious activity anonymously?
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What is a common characteristic of neglectful employees, contractors, or vendors who pose an insider threat?
What is a common characteristic of neglectful employees, contractors, or vendors who pose an insider threat?
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Study Notes
Insider Threats
- Insider threats can come from authorized personnel within an organization who intentionally or unintentionally cause harm to the organization's systems or resources.
- According to the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report, insiders are responsible for approximately 22% of security incidents.
Industries Prone to Insider Threats
- Healthcare, finance, and public administration are the industries that experience the most insider threat incidents.
Types of Insiders Involved in Insider Threats
- Employees who are socially engineered to perform malicious activities
- Neglectful employees, contractors, or vendors who are unaware of the organization's security policies and use unauthorized applications to complete their tasks
- Malicious insiders who compromise organizations for a competitive edge, revenge, or financial gain
Detecting Insider Threats
- Unusual behavior to look out for:
- Copying or researching information unrelated to their job
- Initiating systems access outside of normal duties
- Importance of reporting suspicious activity anonymously and knowing the organization's policy on reporting such incidents
Insider Threats
- Insider threats refer to authorized personnel within an organization causing harm intentionally or unintentionally to the organization's systems or resources.
Insider Threat Statistics
- Insiders are responsible for approximately 22% of security incidents according to the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report.
Industries at Risk
- Healthcare, finance, and public administration industries experience the most insider threat incidents.
Insider Categories
- Socially engineered insiders who perform malicious activities due to manipulation.
- Neglectful insiders who are unaware of security policies and use unauthorized applications.
- Malicious insiders who compromise organizations for competitive advantage, revenge, or financial gain.
Detecting Insider Threats
- Unusual behavior indicators:
- Copying or researching information unrelated to job duties.
- Initiating systems access outside of normal duties.
- Importance of reporting suspicious activity anonymously and knowing the organization's reporting policy.
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Learn about insider threats, the risks they pose to organizations, and the industries most prone to these types of threats.
