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Supply Chains Make Insider Threat Defense More Complex

By Zac Amos, Features Editor, ReHack

Regular insider threats are bad enough — conventional security tools don’t detect them, they know where
it’ll hurt to hit, and management doesn’t suspect them. Unfortunately, insider supply chain threats are
often worse. What can business leaders do to protect their organizations?

Why Companies Must Be Vigilant Against Insider Threats

Insider threats can be anyone with trust, access, knowledge or leverage. When people think of them,
figures like a disgruntled former employee with a grudge or a spiteful colleague recently snubbed for a
promotion often come to mind. However, more often than not, they are simply employees or contractors
who make costly mistakes.

Malicious insiders act intentionally, often seeking to cause damage or gain something. They’re often
resentful or feel overlooked by their employer, prompting them to commit acts like espionage, sabotage
or corruption. For them, working with a competitor or cybercriminal isn’t out of the question

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