Insider Threats Unfold In Two Ways - With Impact Or Intervention
Proofpoint, Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Every insider threat has a cause, whether it's a lapse in judgment or rushed mistake, growing resentment, a change in ideology, or desire for personal gain. Left unchecked, these small cracks can widen into corporate crises that make headlines.
I often hear organizations say, 'We don't have insider threats,' or 'It's not a major problem for us.' When I hear those things, I ask: do you have people who interact with sensitive data every day? Do you have employees with privileged access who might, at times, be distracted, overworked, resentful, or even targeted? And can your organization detect and prevent the behaviors that indicate internal risk?