Insider threats come from employees, contractors, and partners who misuse legitimate access — whether maliciously or through negligence. Coverage of insider risk indicators, data exfiltration by trusted users, privileged-user monitoring, and the detection programs and access controls that limit damage from threats already inside the perimeter.
A Meta engineer built a script to bypass internal detection systems and download 30,000 private Facebook photos. This week we unpack what the case reveals about the insider threat, and why it's getting worse.
Admin accounts hold the keys to your most sensitive systems — and they're the top target for attackers. This guide covers least-privilege principles, PAM tooling, insider threat controls, and audit trails for securing privileged access.
