Introduction As we settle into 2024, it’s important to look back at the tumultuous journey of 2023, a year characterised by considerable geopolitical shifts and a corresponding escalation in diverse espionage activities. The persisting conflict in Ukraine significantly altered the international arena, heightening risks associated with nation-state, economic, and academic espionage. These changes have emphasised […]
Introduction Every two weeks, we bring you a round-up of the cases and stories that caught our attention in the realm of insider risk. This marks the last volume of the Insider Risk Digest of 2023, with stories focusing on trust traps, fictitious espionage trials, and toxic workplace cultures. Case I: Meta Trust Trap 2023 […]
Introduction Every two weeks, we bring you a round-up of cases and stories that caught our attention in the realm of Insider Risk. For weeks 47-48, we will be exploring the most diverse range of cases yet, spanning from corrupt police workers compromising international investigations to online meeting blunders. Case I: Uniformed Criminal Earlier this […]
Introduction In 2013, Edward Snowden leaked over 200,000 classified National Security Agency documents concerning widespread government surveillance practices. This propelled a debate on declining privacy in exchange for heightened provision of security into the mainstream media. The global conversation sparked by Snowden over the extent to which governments surveil their citizens is still ongoing today. […]
Introduction In this edition of our Insider Risk Digest for weeks 45-46, we highlight a disturbing case of workplace violence, and the role that organisational culture plays in mitigating and responding to insider risk. We will also explore national security implications and the growing threat of Insider Risk, and what legislative countermeasures can be put […]
Introduction A positive company culture may seem like a cliche’ term, but it is much more. A positive working culture is not only beneficial to your organisation’s reputation, but also a critical component of your security strategy. While looking at the psychology behind insider risk, we explored the role of personal predispositions and stressors in […]
Introduction In this edition of our Insider Risk Digest for weeks 43-44, we dissect pivotal cases from IP theft in the pharmaceutical sector to corporate espionage impacting global semiconductor competitiveness, and the use of deep fake technology for employment fraud funding missile programs. We explore how these insider risks shape strategic business outcomes and national […]
Introduction In today’s digital landscape, keeping security threats at bay is a continuous challenge. As cyber threats evolve, traditional security measures often fall short. This calls for a more insightful approach to cybersecurity, introducing User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) into the spotlight. Understanding UEBA User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) takes cybersecurity a notch […]
Fourth Edition: Insider Highlights Every two weeks, we bring you a round-up of cases and stories that caught our attention in the realm of Insider Risk. In the fourth edition of our Insider Risk Digest, we will be exploring emerging covert recruitment techniques, and how insider risk affects organisation’s workforces and third parties from top to […]
Introduction The UK government has rolled out the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, a move aimed at shielding the financial landscape from unlawful activities. While its main target is money laundering, the bill also shines a light on insider risk management within organisations. The ‘Failure to Prevent’ Framework At the heart of the bill […]
