Threat actors · Question 7 of 12

What is an insider threat?

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  • C Someone who misuses authorized access

Explanation

Insiders are employees, contractors or partners with authorized access. They may act deliberately, for example out of revenge or greed, or cause damage through negligence. Because they know systems and processes, they are hard to detect.

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