Indicators of Insider Threats
Below are the indicators of Insider threats-
- Suspicious login Behavior:- If someone outside your organization tries to log in again and again to the company’s account. The login is generally tried after working hours, weekends, or holidays so that they easily steal sensitive information without knowing the other person in the organization.
- Increase no. of downloads:- If you see that your company server there is a large no. of data downloads this represents insider threats operating within your network.
- Unauthorized users access Application:- Many company uses applications such as CRM, and financial management applications. When an unauthorized person tries to log in to your application to steal sensitive information, make sure to check the application regularly if any suspicious activity going on then update your password.
- Leaving the company:- If the employer leaves the company or they are unhappy employee does not like the job or toxic work environment so in that case they steal the company’s sensitive data and misuse it.
- Transfer of data- Many past employees or current employees that unhappy with their organization transfer the company data, and files outside the organization to damage the organization’s reputation.
How To Prevent Insider Threats?
Insider threat as the name suggests insider means someone in your company or organization steals the sensitive data or harms the organization. In this article, we will cover a brief explanation of insider threats and their types. Also, we will cover how to prevent insider threats.