Don't Fall Victim to Insider Threats: Here's How to Establish a Security Culture
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Insider threats are one of the biggest causes of security breaches, so how can you reduce these risks by fostering a culture of security?
15 September 2020
Security threats are one of the biggest concerns for any business today. However, despite the increased investment in the latest technology solutions - from firewalls and antivirus filters to advanced intrusion detection and prevention systems - the number of incidents continues to increase.
While criminal elements are always looking for new ways to bypass defenses, it remains true that for many companies, the biggest weakness they have is their own workforce. According to Verizon, more than a third of all publicly-reported data breaches (34%) are the result of insider threats. But as up to 70% of insider threats are never reported externally, the true figure may be far higher.