Insider Threat And How To Mitigate It – 5 Top Tips

In today's digital age - where hackers can override a system from the other side of the globe - organisations have to be warier than ever. Unfortunately, it's no longer enough to remain vigilant of the outside world. Some of the most damaging threats originate from within.

In the midst of COVID-19, there's been an uptick in insider threats ranging from malfeasant board members to malicious employees. And while some instances are simply the result of accidental negligence, often there are more insidious elements at play.

The challenge of investigating and identifying insider threats is harder because an individual no longer needs to photograph or copy documents to steal them. An individual with the right access can steal vast amounts of data within seconds.