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Insider Threat Awareness

Not all threats come from outside. Protect your organization by educating employees about data protection, policy compliance, and recognizing suspicious behavior.

The Challenge

Insider Threats Are Real

Whether malicious or accidental, insider threats cause significant damage. The good news? Most insider incidents are preventable through awareness and training.

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60% of data breaches involve insiders

Employees, contractors, or partners with legitimate access.

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Most incidents are unintentional

Employees don't mean to cause harm—they just don't know the risks.

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$15.4M average cost

Insider incidents are expensive to investigate and remediate.

Types of Insider Threats

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Malicious Insiders

Employees who intentionally steal data or cause harm. ~20% of incidents.

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Negligent Insiders

Careless employees who accidentally expose data. ~60% of incidents.

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Compromised Insiders

Accounts taken over by external attackers. ~20% of incidents.

The Solution

Comprehensive Insider Threat Program

Reduce insider threat risk through awareness, training, and a culture where employees recognize and report suspicious behavior.

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Data Protection Training

Teach employees how to handle sensitive data, recognize what's confidential, and avoid accidental exposure.

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Policy Awareness

Ensure employees understand acceptable use policies, data classification, and security procedures.

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Recognizing Red Flags

Train employees to identify and report suspicious behavior—unusual access, data hoarding, policy violations.

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Reporting Culture

Build a culture where reporting concerns is encouraged and protected—not punished.

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Social Engineering Defense

Protect against attackers who manipulate employees into compromising security.

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Offboarding Awareness

Special training for managers on secure offboarding and exit procedures.

Training Topics

Comprehensive coverage of insider threat awareness topics.

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Data Classification

Understanding confidential, internal, and public data

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Safe Sharing

Secure methods for sharing sensitive information

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Device Security

Protecting data on laptops, phones, and USB drives

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Cloud Security

Appropriate use of cloud storage and sharing

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Physical Security

Protecting documents, screens, and workspaces

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Travel Security

Protecting data when working remotely or traveling

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Social Engineering

Recognizing manipulation tactics

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Incident Reporting

How and when to report security concerns

Recognition Training

Teaching Employees to Spot Red Flags

Help employees recognize warning signs without creating a paranoid workplace. Focus on behaviors, not people.

flag Unusual after-hours access patterns
flag Large data downloads or transfers
flag Accessing files outside normal job scope
flag Discussing confidential information inappropriately
flag Using unauthorized storage devices or services

Anonymous Reporting

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Secure & Anonymous

Employees can report concerns without fear of retaliation

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Measurable Impact

50%

Reduction in data loss incidents

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Increase in security reports

85%

Policy compliance rate

60%

Faster incident detection

Protect Against Insider Threats

See how Kinan can help you build an insider threat awareness program.