Insider Threats

An insider threat refers to a security risk originating from individuals within an organization who have access to the organization's systems, data, and networks. These individuals can be employees, contractors, or other trusted personnel with legitimate access privileges. Insider threats can be classified into two main categories:

  • Malicious Insiders
  • Negligent Insiders


An threat refers to a security risk that originates from within a company or organization.

To prevent access to a network, strong passwords should be used.