Attacks and security breaches committed by end users are far more costly to the enterprise than external threats. Protect systems and confidential data by mitigating the risks posed by current and former employees.

Insider Threats Abound

Disgruntled and former employees can cause severe damage to the enterprise in terms of negative publicity, costs, and non-compliance. These insider breaches take a variety of forms, ranging from theft of intellectual property to the innocent posting of information on personal blogs.

The High Cost of Malfeasance

Exact statistics on breaches caused by insiders are difficult to establish, mainly because companies are extremely reluctant to admit a breach has occurred, unless compelled by law to do so. Insider attacks are far more costly to fix than external...