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“The Insider Threat You’re Still Ignoring”
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Most Data Leaks Start From the Inside
Disgruntled employees, careless contractors, or over-permissioned interns — insider threats are responsible for a large percentage of breaches. Intentional or not, internal actors have access.
Over-Permission Is the Default Setting
Employees have access to far more than they need. When someone leaves, that access often remains. Least privilege is preached, rarely practiced.
Insider Threats Are Hard to Detect With Logs Alone
Normal credentials, familiar devices, common behaviors — it’s hard to tell when an insider is acting maliciously. Traditional detection often fails here.
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Contractors and Vendors Widen the Risk
Third-party access often bypasses internal controls. A contractor with expired training or a vendor with reused credentials can introduce high-risk behavior unnoticed.
Shadow Copying Is Easy, Quiet, and Common
Screenshots, USB drives, synced cloud folders — insiders can exfiltrate massive data without tripping DLP. The biggest leaks often leave no trace.
Culture, Monitoring, and Offboarding Are the Fixes
Insider risk isn’t just a tech issue — it’s about people, processes, and policies. Clear guidelines, activity monitoring, and aggressive offboarding are essential defenses.
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