Insider Threat
An insider threat, in the context of security and cybersecurity, refers to the potential risk or danger posed by individuals within an organization who have authorized access to its systems, networks, data, or physical premises and who intentionally or unintentionally misuse that access to compromise security. Insider threats can be current or former employees, contractors, business partners, or anyone with legitimate access to an organization's resources. These threats may manifest in various forms, including:
Malicious Insider: Individuals who intentionally misuse their authorized access to steal, damage, or manipulate data, engage in fraud, or undermine the organization's security for personal gain or malicious purposes.
Negligent Insider: Employees who, through negligence or carelessness, inadvertently cause security incidents, such as by falling for phishing attacks, mishandling sensitive information, or misconfiguring systems.
Compromised Insider: Individuals whose access credentials or devices have been compromised by external actors, turning them into unwitting accomplices in security breaches.
Because insider threats frequently have valid access and may not display the usual indicators of an external attacker, they can be challenging to identify and neutralize. Implementing security controls, monitoring for questionable activity, and creating policies and processes to reduce risk and handle events are all necessary for effective insider threat management.
ThreatNG is an all-in-one solution that combines External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Digital Risk Protection (DRP), and Security Ratings with a focus on assessing "Data Leak Susceptibility," strengthens an organization's defense against Insider Threats in the context of its external digital presence. Through proactive identification of weaknesses and potential hazards within this external environment, a strong protection against external insider threats is established. It enhances and simplifies the integration process with current security solutions, including endpoint security and data loss prevention (DLP). For instance, when ThreatNG detects external vulnerabilities that may expose sensitive data to insider threats, it can facilitate a seamless handoff to the organization's DLP system. The DLP system can then enhance monitoring and protection measures to mitigate data leakage risks, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure within the external digital environment. This coordinated approach bolsters the organization's ability to detect and prevent insider threats leveraging external vulnerabilities, reinforcing its overall data security posture effectively.
