Understanding Internal Threats in Organizations

Understanding Internal Threats in Organizations

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and distinguish between non-deliberate and deliberate internal threats. At the end of the lesson, you will understand the potential impact of internal threats on an organization's data security and integrity. At the end of the lesson, you will recognize the importance of prompt termination of access for former employees to prevent internal threats. At the end of the lesson, you will be aware of the challenges in monitoring and defending against internal threats.

What do you already know about internal threats in organizations?

Definition and Examples of Non-Deliberate Internal Threats

Internal Threat: A risk posed by individuals from within the organization that could exploit systems to cause damage or steal data. Non-Deliberate Threat: An accidental compromise of data security or integrity by an organization's employees, such as clerical errors or accidental erasure of files.

Definition and Examples of Deliberate Internal Threats

Deliberate Threat: An intentional act by an employee to harm the company or defraud it for personal gain, often due to a grudge or for financial gain.

The Impact of Internal Threats on Data Security and Integrity

Internal threats can significantly impact data security and are challenging to monitor and defend against.

Strategies for Monitoring and Defending Against Internal Threats

Prompt termination of access for former employees to prevent internal threats. Awareness of the challenges in monitoring and defending against internal threats.

Summary and Review

Internal Threat: A risk posed by individuals from within the organization that could exploit systems to cause damage or steal data. Non-Deliberate Threat: An accidental compromise of data security or integrity by an organization's employees, such as clerical errors or accidental erasure of files. Deliberate Threat: An intentional act by an employee to harm the company or defraud it for personal gain, often due to a grudge or for financial gain.

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