Insider Threat Scenario
When the threat is already inside.
Test response to malicious or negligent insider actions, including investigation and containment.
Overview
Insider threats are uniquely challenging—the adversary has legitimate access, knows your systems, and may be someone you trust. Insider Threat exercises test the coordination between security, HR, and legal required to investigate, contain, and respond to insiders while respecting employee rights and preserving evidence for potential prosecution.
Common Questions
Should HR participate?
Essential. Insider investigations fail without HR coordination. Improper handling creates wrongful termination claims, discrimination allegations, or evidence spoliation. HR must be at the table.
What about union employees?
We can incorporate union considerations—investigation constraints, Weingarten rights, required notifications. Union environments have additional complexity that should be practiced.
Do you distinguish malicious from negligent insiders?
Yes. We can run scenarios for malicious data theft, negligent security violations, or policy violations without malicious intent. Each requires different response approaches.
What if we've never terminated anyone for security reasons?
That's common, and exactly why you should practice. The coordination between security, HR, legal, and IT for a security termination is different from standard HR processes. Discover the gaps in an exercise, not during a real incident.
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Supply Chain Attack
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