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Insider Threat

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Definition

A threat that originates from current or former employees, contractors, or business partners who have authorised access to organisational systems.

ID: C032

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Academic References

National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2020). Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5). U.S. Department of Commerce.