An Insider Threat comes from the intentional or unintentional use of legitimate access to cause harm or damage.

All organizations face a risk of insider threats, though most are unintentional:

• Train staff to identify phishing scams and conduct testing if possible
• Encourage reporting of security incidents and things that are out of the ordinary
• Enforce the use of strong passwords and two-factor authentication to protect data
• Ensure accountability for all devices that touch your networks
• Build trust within your organization to avoid damage from disgruntled staff
• Consider how your organization will identify and respond to breaches

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