Cybersecurity: 13. Minimizing Insider Threats

Cybersecurity: 13. Minimizing Insider Threats is a useful elearning course that dives into the topic of insider threats and delivers tangible advice on how to minimize the risk of this type of cybersecurity issue. The cost of a data breach is substantial, and unfortunately, breaches often occur due to the actions or inactions of employees, ex-employees, vendors, partners, and others with access to confidential or important data. In this course, we discuss the types of insider threats, ways to minimize the risks through training and monitoring, and how to recognize the warning signs of a potential threat. Our course features a short and engaging video with downloadable student materials for reference. This is a part of our wider series on cybersecurity.

Learning objectives:

• Recognize the difference between negligence and malicious intent. Minimize the risk of insider threats. Watch for warning signs of potential data breaches