Articles Tagged with ''insider threats''

The 2021 Security Benchmark Report

Welcome to The 2021 Security Benchmark Report, which includes comparisons of all security organizations, sector reports, annual top trends and leadership profiles.

Maggie Shein

November 8, 2021

Welcome to The 2021 Security Benchmark Report. This issue marks a new approach and name to the report, focusing on metrics and data that security organizations can use to measure their security organizations against their peers.

80% of organizations report employee abuse of access to business applications

November 3, 2021

New research released by CyberArk reveals that organizations continue to operate with limited visibility into user activity and sessions associated with web applications, despite the ever-present risk of insider threats and credential theft.

US water and wastewater systems targeted by cybercrime

Madeline Lauver

October 29, 2021

Water and wastewater (WWS) facilities are under attack, along with the recent increase in critical infrastructure cyberattacks. A joint statement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) details recent attacks and what WWS systems can do to bolster their cyber defense.

Insider risk, slow cyberattack response among worries for security professionals

October 20, 2021

The second Voice of SecOps report from Deep Instinct revealed that the average time elapsed before a company responded to a cyberattack was 20.9 hours globally. The report surveyed 1,500 cybersecurity professionals about their top cyber concerns.

CISA releases autonomous transit vehicle guidelines

Madeline Lauver

October 6, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has identified several potential risks of autonomous vehicles in transit systems and supply chains. Along with these risks, CISA has introduced a set of guidelines for organizations who use autonomous vehicles in their operations.

Guarding against insider threats

October 1, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an Insider Risk Mitigation Self-Assessment Tool, which assists public and private sector organizations in assessing their vulnerability to an insider threat.

Enterprises struggle to identify insider attacks

September 1, 2021

A new report, The State of Insider Threats 2021: Behavioral Awareness & Visibility Remains Elusive, revealed that organizations struggle to identify the indicators of insider attacks.

5 minutes with Terri Patterson - Corporate security and mental health

Maria Henriquez

August 30, 2021

Terri Patterson is a recognized expert in behavioral assessment and risk mitigation and a Principal in Control Risks’ Crisis and Security Consulting practice. Here, Patterson delves into the impact of mental health issues in the corporate environment.

Register for the 2021 Insider Threat Virtual Security Conference

August 20, 2021

The 2021 Insider Threat Virtual Conference, hosted jointly by the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, will bring together security professionals and policy makers across U.S. government and industry to kick off the National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM) campaign. The theme for this year's conference and campaign is Cultural Awareness and Insider Threat.

USGA employee charged with insider theft

Former U.S. Golf Association employee charged with stealing $3.4 million in U.S. Open tickets

August 19, 2021

In a case of insider theft, federal prosecutors charged a former U.S. Golf Association employee with stealing more than $3.4 million in U.S. Open tickets, reselling them for a profit.

OSHA fines grab headlines, but most compliance issues start with everyday operational gaps: missed protocols, unsecured areas, or slow response. Learn how emerging technologies & AI can be leveraged towards a more proactive model of compliance.

Security teams have never had more visibility. We’ll explore how a new decision layer is helping security teams move from detection to decision. Turn alerts into decision-ready context, reducing reliance on manual triage and enabling faster action.