To Protect Your Organization, Know Your Users And Your Data

This white paper highlights the critical risk posed by insider threats to organizational security, emphasizing that most security breaches come from trusted insiders rather than external hackers. It explains that despite strong technological defenses, internal users—whether they are employees or third parties—often have access to sensitive data and can unintentionally or maliciously exploit vulnerabilities. The paper categorizes insiders into three types: the unsuspecting, the disgruntled, and the opportunistic, each posing unique challenges. To effectively safeguard against these risks, organizations must know their users, their data, and implement stringent access controls. The paper underscores the importance of employing advanced security solutions, such as IBM’s Guardium and Identity Governance tools, to monitor, control, and audit user activity. It stresses that understanding user access and data handling can drastically reduce the threat of insider attacks, ensuring that businesses protect their “crown jewels” of sensitive information.

Download the full white paper to explore how IBM’s solutions can enhance your organization’s defense against insider threats.