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The Escalating Challenge of Insider Threats

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Dissent

NISOS’s new blog post is on one of DataBreaches’ favorite topics — the insider threat. Here are some snippets from their blog post:

The surge in insider threats is alarming. The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reveals that insider-related incidents constitute nearly 60% of all data breaches, underscoring the pressing need for robust internal security measures. The 2023 Cost of Insider Risks Global Report by Ponemon Institute notes the price of insider threat incidents has increased by nearly 95% between 2018 and 2023. Additionally, it takes an average of over 2 months for an organization to contain an insider incident according to IBM’s cost of Insider Threats report. Beyond time and monetary losses, the repercussions can include damaged reputations and regulatory penalties, elevating insider threat to a critical concern for organizations.

Recognizing Signs of Insider Threats

Threats posed by insiders manifest in various ways, from deliberate data theft to inadvertent security oversights. Here are some potential indications of insider threats:

Behavioral Signs:

  • Unusual work hours, such as frequent late-night logins
  • Persistent breaches of company policies
  • Active job hunting or increased communication with competitors
  • Questionable associations with external vendors or rival firms
  • Social media posts expressing dissatisfaction or hinting at internal issues

Read more about other types of signs and prevention at NISOS.com.

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