10 Unusual Insider Threat Behavioral Indicators
LeaksID, Friday, May 5,2023
In today's digital age, the risk of insider threats has become increasingly common. Insider threats can be actions taken by employees, contractors, or partners who intentionally or unintentionally compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of sensitive information.
Identifying such threats can be challenging, as they do not necessarily fit the typical patterns commonly recognized by cybersecurity paradigms. However, there are some unusual data behaviors that can indicate an insider threat.
Here are 10 such behaviors:
Accessing sensitive data outside of normal working hours: If an employee is accessing sensitive data outside of their normal working hours, it may indicate that they are trying to avoid detection or are engaging in unauthorized activities.
Frequent copying of data to external devices: If an employee is frequently copying sensitive data to external devices, it may indicate that they are planning to steal the data or are preparing to leave the company.
Large amounts of data being transferred: If an employee is transferring large amounts of data within a short period, it may indicate that they are trying to quickly steal or leak sensitive information...