Insider Threat: Human Vulnerabilities Resulting in Cyber Attacks
More than 34% of companies around the globe suffer from insider threats every year , costing an average of $8.76 million to each company. Insider threat/ insider attack are cyber menaces, which originate from inside an organization. These threats come from employees, ex-employees, business contractors, or vendors with valid access to an organization’s internal networks. Any accidental or maliciously intended internal cyber activity can open gates for unauthorized access or exfiltration of critical information. Insider attacks involve sources trusted by organizations to handle their data and can be challenging to detect and prevent. Nucleus Cyber report 2019 states that insider attacks occupy a significant portion of annual cyberattacks happening across the world. According to the report, 70% of global organizations are facing insider attacks frequently, with 60% experiencing at least one attack every 12 months. What are the Sources of Insider Threat? Below menti...