In the context of cybersecurity, an insider refers to an employee who has access to sensitive company data and poses a threat to the cybersecurity of the company or even abuses it. Insiders are the most significant existing threats to a company's information system. The reason for this is that insiders have access to various networks and, therefore, access to internal company information. According to statistics, 50% of cyber incidents occur unintentionally, with a significant portion leading to data loss. As a result, these incidents can jeopardize a company's internal security and damage its reputation. Motives for insider threats can arise from personal dissatisfaction, revenge, financial interests, or simply negligence.
Fundamental regulatory approaches to the insider threat problem include:
However, there are also sophisticated systems that can prevent such situations. We at Teichmann International (IT Solutions) AG are happy to provide comprehensive and expert advice on this matter. Build a security foundation by raising awareness among your employees about the safe use of the company's internal IT infrastructure. Make it clear to them that the human factor, and particularly unintentional insider actions, represent the weakest link in the security chain.
Intentional insider threats typically operate quietly in the background but later reveal themselves as fully-fledged attacks. For this reason, we recommend establishing a channel that allows your employees to anonymously report suspicious incidents.
Since insider threats, like all types of cyber threats, can affect not only the company and its employees but also creditors and customers, continuous investment in cybersecurity is of great importance. Teichmann International (IT Solutions) AG is discreetly at your service with uncompromising expertise and a highly professional setting to ensure the protection of your IT infrastructure.