The Enemy You Know

Many organizations are already cognizant of the fact that there are security threats originating from the inside, beginning with their own trusted employees and partners. However, many organizations do not necessarily differentiate between the various types of internal adversaries, and may also be unaware that a uniform defense posture is not effective, as different defense strategies are required to thwart each type of adversary. This article will analyze the different types of internal threat actors, and discuss how each is defended against. It will consider both technology and psychology solutions, and aim to do so in a way that is immediately actionable for organizations of all types.