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Insider Risk Management & Data Protection 11 Real-Life Insider Threat Examples Insider threats can affect companies of all sizes in all industries these 11 famous insider threat cases show the real-world harm they can cause if companies dont prevent or detect them by Aimee Simpson Jan 16, 2025 Key Points This blog was originally posted on the Code42 website, but with the acquisition of Code42 by Mimecast, we are ensuring it is also available to visitors to the Mimecast website. Insider threats are multifaceted risks requiring proactive detection, prevention, and education to avoid severe organizational consequences. Implementing advanced data protection solutions like Code42 Incydr helps monitor data movement and mitigate insider threat risks effectively. Youre well aware of the dangers of insider threats people who pose a security risk within your company. But how do you identify and prevent them before its too late? Insider threats are notoriously challenging to detect. They could be a departing employee stockpiling data to get a leg up in their next job, a negligent remote worker connected to an unsecured network or several other kinds of individuals. This guide contains a complete list of the types of insider threats and real-life examples, so you have everything you need to spot them before a data breach occurs. What Is an Insider Threat? An insider threat is a security risk that comes from within your company. Employees, partners, vendors, interns, suppliers or contractors can potentially become an insider threat. These people can access your organizations internal network and may accidentally leak or purposely steal sensitive information. Human error is one of the leading causes of data breaches and cyberattacks, contributing to 95% of data breaches. Without clear visibility into risky behaviors and insider actions, organizations remain exposed to preventable threats that originate from within. Types of Insider Threats You may have heard of grouping...

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