PlexTrac ConceptsInsider Threats Return to Concepts What Are Insider Threats? What Are Common Indicators of Insider Threats? How Can You Prevent Insider Threats? How Does PlexTrac Help With Insider Threat Prevention? Related Resources Related Terms AI in Cybersecurity Attack Surface Management Automated Pentesting Continuous Monitoring Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Ethical Hacking Exposure Management Incident Response (IR) What Are Insider Threats? Insider threats are security risks posed by individuals within an organization such as an employee, contractor, or former employee with authorized access to an organization’s data, systems, or processes. An insider threat is the risk of intentional or accidental exposure of critical data, operation disruption, or system damage. Organizations can mitigate insider threats by implementing access controls, performing background checks on new hires, and implementing cybersecurity tools to automatically identify and alert on suspicious activities. What Are Common Indicators of Insider Threats? Common indicators of insider threats include: Attempts to access information outside of an individual’s job Suspicious activity after employment status changes (quit, laid off, or fired) Unusual behavior patterns Excessive downloads Security policy violations Book a Demo Today Book a Demo How Can You Prevent Insider Threats? Organizations can prevent insider threats through the following actions: Implementing strong role-based access controls Screening potential new hires before onboarding Creating an incident response plan for detection and response Educating employees about their data protection responsibilities and potential repercussions Monitoring user behaviors and activities for anomalies Adding data loss prevention (DLP) systems for backup protection How Does PlexTrac Help With Insider Threat Prevention? PlexTrac was built to help organizations aggregate data from all their proactive activities, prioritize internal and external security risks, and support collaboration on remediation. As the #1 AI-powered pentest reporting and vulnerability data management platform, PlexTrac empowers cybersecurity teams to address the most critical threats and vulnerabilities efficiently. Request a demo today to see how PlexTrac can save you time, reduce risk, and close the loop on continuous validation. Related Resources 30+ of the Most Popular Penetration Testing Tools in 2023 What is Penetration Testing? An Introduction to Pen Testing Are You Aware of Your Cybersecurity? — NCSAM Measuring Your Offensive Security Maturity Hack to the Future The Top 5 Collaboration Features in PlexTrac The Growth of Ransomware Risk Management << Incident Response (IR) Interactive Application Security Testing >>