Insider threat actor
Insider threat actor is the one who working for the company internal
employees we used to say that employee has more access to the resources so
they can have a further damage.
How to prevent this insider
threat actor by doing a proper background check before hiring any
candidate!!!
Live example people use to say that the information
was breached by Edward Snowden.
Edward Snowden was a
insider for a them which reveal the information for the NSA.
Edward Snowden is often considered a controversial figure who gained notoriety as an insider
threat actor. In 2013, Snowden, a former contractor for the
National Security Agency (NSA) in the United
States, leaked classified documents to the media, revealing extensive
surveillance programs conducted by the NSA
Snowden's actions were
seen as a significant breach of trust and a clear example of an insider
threat. A
Here are the primary categories of insider threats and
their corresponding descriptions:
# Fraud - In this type of
insider threat, an individual within the organization misuses their authorized
access to steal, alter, or delete data with the intention of deceiving the
company or gaining personal benefit.
# Sabotage - This
category of insider threat involves an authorized employee or insider who
maliciously exploits their legitimate network access to sabotage or harm the
company's systems, data, or operations.
Please note that insider
threats can manifest in various forms, and these two categories represent
common motivations and actions that malicious insiders may undertake.
Preventing and mitigating such threats requires a comprehensive security
approach that includes employee training, access control measures, and
monitoring for suspicious activities.
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