{"id":14269,"date":"2019-08-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syteca.com\/blog\/en-blog-insider-threat-indicators\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:53:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:53:53","slug":"insider-threat-indicators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syteca.com\/en\/blog\/insider-threat-indicators","title":{"rendered":"Key Cybersecurity Insider Threat Indicators to Pay Attention To"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spotting insider threats isn\u2019t easy. There are a number of behavioral indicators that can help you see where a potential threat is coming from, but this is only half the battle. Efficient insider threat detection also requires comprehensive tools that allow you to monitor suspicious users\u2019 sessions and track their activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we describe what insider threat indicators are to help you spot potential malicious actors. We also offer effective insider threat management solutions that you can leverage to deter, detect, and disrupt insider threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is an insider?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first: we need to define who insiders are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An insider is an employee or third-party contractor with legitimate access to your critical data and systems. However, not every insider has the same level of access, and thus not every insider poses the same level of threat. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/business\/resources\/articles\/s\/the-risk-of-insider-threat-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Verizon<\/a> outlines the five most common types of insider threats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/syteca_site_uploads.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16072924\/graphics-1-4-Cyber-Security-Insider-Threat-Indicators-to-Pay-Attention.svg\" alt=\"Types of insider threats according to Verizon\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-37531\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disgruntled employees<\/strong> \u2014 A lot of things can make employees dissatisfied: getting turned down for a promotion or raise, poor relations with colleagues and managers, etc. Disgruntled insiders may use their position to take revenge on and cause severe harm to your company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malicious insiders<\/strong> \u2014 These are employees who misuse or abuse their access to steal, leak, or delete valuable corporate data out of <em>malicious intent<\/em>. The main difference between malicious insiders and disgruntled employees lies in their motivation. Disgruntled employees abuse data as an emotional response, whereas malicious insiders typically commit cybercrimes for financial gain or <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/prevent-industrial-espionage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">espionage<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Careless employees<\/strong> \u2014 Insiders can <em>leak data<\/em> or compromise your corporate infrastructure <em>inadvertently<\/em>. According to the 2023 Cost of Insider Threats Global Report by the Ponemon Institute, negligent insiders prevail, making up 55% of all insider threats.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outsmarted employees<\/strong> \u2014 When employees or contractors don&#8217;t follow best practices in cybersecurity, it\u2019s very easy to outmaneuver them with an attack or adversary. In 2023, 20% of incidents involved outsmarted insiders according to the same report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-party vendors and contractors <\/strong>\u2014 Usually, you have <em>little control over cybersecurity<\/em> on the side of third-party users. While you may audit their security controls as part of your selection process, this still does not guarantee the complete safety of your sensitive data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, not every dangerous insider is a malicious one. According to the latest <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/insider-threat-statistics-facts-and-figures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insider threat statistics<\/a>, negligent insiders account for the majority of incidents, making unintentional breaches a top concern for security teams. Any company can fall victim to these mistakes, and trying to <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/how-prevent-human-error-top-5-employee-cyber-security-mistakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eliminate human error<\/a> is extremely hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best bet is to improve <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/insider-threat-awareness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insider threat awareness<\/a> among your employees regarding <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/best-cyber-security-practices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best security practices<\/a> and put <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/information-security-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity policies<\/a> in place that will limit the possibility of human error and help mitigate the damage in case of a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a more detailed look at the most common motives behind insider threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-5f723a19-347f-4a20-9c16-90c5e540a208 areoi-element pattern-request-demo-1 rounded-bg-13px d-flex flex-column align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"areoi-background  \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col \">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"areoi-background__color\" \n\t                        \tstyle=\"background: rgba(71, 144, 234,0.15)\">\n\t                        <\/div>\n\n\t                    \n\n\t                    \n\n\t                    \n\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center p-poppins mb-2 lh-sm pt-2 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1a3b4e;font-size:1.75rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Request access to the online demo of Syteca!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center p-poppins mb-0 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1a3b4e;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">See how Syteca can help you prevent insider threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<button data-bs-target=\"#hsModal-demo\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-9170fdac-8fec-4c73-a86c-338093dbf9d9 btn areoi-has-url position-relative mb-2 hsBtn-demo btn-info mt-4 btn-info\"\n\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tAccess the Demo Portal \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals of insider attacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Insiders can target a variety of assets depending on their motivation. Usually, they focus on data that can be either easily sold on the black market (like personal information of clients or employees) or that can be crucial to company operations (such as marketing data, financial information, or intellectual property). The most common targets of insider attacks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endpoints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/document\/4008931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rule of 3 for Proactive Insider Risk Management<\/a> by Paul Furtado and Jonathan Care (Gartner subscription required), the most common insider threat activities can be categorized into one of three schemes deemed to be a policy violation or illegal by law: fraud, data theft, and system sabotage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/syteca_site_uploads.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16073339\/graphics-2-4-Cyber-Security-Insider-Threat-Indicators-to-Pay-Attention.svg\" alt=\"Insider threat activities\" class=\"wp-image-37542\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The landscape of insider threats extends beyond mere statistics. In the book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneier.com\/books\/beyond_fear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beyond Fear<\/a>, famous security expert Bruce Schneier delves into a comprehensive exploration of malicious insiders, shedding light on distinct categories and the motivations that drive their actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/blog\/opportunistic-insiders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Opportunists<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 These insiders don\u2019t plan out malicious actions in advance but decide to attack when an opportunity presents itself. Financial difficulties and a history of previous problematic behavior can be warning signs of such an attack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculated attackers<\/strong> \u2014 These insiders are usually much harder to deter. They plan their actions beforehand and often target very specific data. It can be extremely hard to detect such attacks even after they\u2019ve happened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotional attackers<\/strong> \u2014 These are employees whose main motivation for an attack is emotions and feelings like fear, greed, or anger. Instead of waiting for an opportunity, they attack spontaneously, without a detailed plan. Sometimes, they even want to get caught in order to bring attention to their issues. A common example of an emotional attacker is the disgruntled employee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terrorists and digital activists<\/strong> \u2014 These insiders usually plan their attacks and often, instead of stealing data, simply try to do as much damage as possible \u2014- for example, by compromising corporate network infrastructure and taking it out from within.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the four categories above, Bruce Schneier also mentions <strong>friends and relations<\/strong> as another group of malicious insiders that can commit fraud or data theft by accessing the computers of their friends or family. This group of insiders is worth considering when dealing with subcontractors and remote workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that an insider attack (whether planned or spontaneous) has some indicators. Detecting them allows you to prevent the attack or at least get an early warning. Let\u2019s explore the most common indicators of insider threats you need to pay attention to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\">The main behavioral indicators of malicious insiders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Detecting <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/portrait-malicious-insiders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">malicious activities<\/a> can be extremely difficult, particularly when you\u2019re dealing with a calculated attacker or a disgruntled former employee who knows the ins and outs of your company. One way to detect such an attack is to pay attention to various indicators of insider threat behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/syteca_site_uploads.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16073444\/graphics-3-4-Cyber-Security-Insider-Threat-Indicators-to-Pay-Attention.svg\" alt=\"5 indicators of a malicious insider\" class=\"wp-image-37550\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Malicious insiders might behave differently depending on their personality, motivation, and goals. However, there are certain common signs of insider threats you need to watch out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Disgruntlement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, when employees are not satisfied with their job or perceive wrongdoing on the part of the organization, they are much more likely to carry out an insider attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many signs of disgruntled employees. The most obvious are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frequent conflicts with workers and supervisors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declining performance and general tardiness (arriving late and leaving early, making more mistakes than usual, constantly missing deadlines, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unjustified absences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systematic violation of organizational policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeking out alternative employment opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This indicator is best spotted by the employee\u2019s team lead, colleagues, or HR. Of course, unhappiness with work doesn\u2019t necessarily lead to an insider attack, but it can serve as an additional motivation. A timely conversation can mitigate this threat and improve the employee\u2019s productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees who have received notice of termination also pose risks and should be monitored regardless of their behavior up until they leave the workplace, at which point their access to corporate infrastructure should be immediately revoked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Unusual enthusiasm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, an employee may express unusual enthusiasm over additional work. This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staying late at work without any specific requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeatedly volunteering for extra work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working at odd hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trying to perform work outside the scope of their normal duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working from home without a valid reason<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these actions should be viewed as an attempt by the employee to expand their access to sensitive data. While not necessarily malicious, such actions require you to keep an eye on the employee and make sure they aren\u2019t copying or otherwise tampering with sensitive data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Frequent trips and vacations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We might think of <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/prevent-industrial-espionage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">espionage<\/a> as something straight out of a James Bond movie, but statistics tell us it\u2019s a real threat today. While the majority of breaches are still motivated by financial considerations, espionage stands as the second leading cause of data breaches. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/business\/resources\/reports\/dbir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report by Verizon<\/a>, espionage reaches up to 30-32% in some industries like public administration or natural resources and mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Recurring trips to other cities or even countries<\/em> may be good indicators of espionage. An employee may work for a competing company \u2014 or even a government agency \u2014 and transfer your sensitive data to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another early indicator of a potential insider threat is when an employee expresses questionable national loyalty. This may not only mean that they\u2019re working with government agents or companies in other nations but that they are more likely to take an opportunity to steal or compromise data when it presents itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, frequent trips can also indicate a change in financial circumstances, which is in and of itself a good indicator of a potential insider threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Unexplained changes in financial circumstances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If an employee unexpectedly pays off their debts or makes expensive purchases without having any obvious additional income sources, it can be an indicator that they may be profiting from your sensitive data on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several scenarios for this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An employee may be <em>approached by a competitor <\/em>and coerced into conducting industrial espionage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An employee may <em>copy and sell your data for profit<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An employee may start a <em>competing business<\/em> and use your data, such as client lists, in order to take away your market share.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, any unexpected and quick changes in financial circumstances are a cause for concern and should be taken as a serious indicator for close monitoring. If you want to learn more about behavioral indicators related to insider threats, refer to our article <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/portrait-malicious-insiders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on the portrait of malicious insiders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But money isn\u2019t the only way to coerce employees \u2014 even loyal ones \u2014 into industrial espionage. Competing companies and foreign states can sometimes use damaging information to <strong>blackmail <\/strong>or <strong>threaten<\/strong> your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, information about previous drug addiction or problems with the law can be used effectively against an employee if it falls into the wrong hands. One way to limit this is to use background checks to make sure employees have no undisclosed history that could be used for blackmail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Unexpected desire to leave a company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When an employee suddenly decides to leave your organization without providing notice or an explanation, it could indicate an insider threat. Moreover, if a departing employee <em>downloads large amounts of sensitive data<\/em> before departure, this should raise red flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also keep in mind that there might be an increased risk of malicious actions if an employee is leaving the company under negative circumstances, such as a dispute or termination. Taking this into account, you should look at past network activities of departing employees and ensure they haven\u2019t done anything unusual or accessed data they shouldn&#8217;t have. It\u2019s worth looking back at their activity for the past 90 days at least.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also essential to ensure a <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/data-theft-by-departing-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proper offboarding process<\/a> \u2014 be sure to immediately revoke access permissions of departing employees, deactivate their accounts, and delete them from email groups and distribution lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-feb2a63d-5b57-4781-91e9-45f6d46777ff areoi-element pattern-start-trial-1 rounded-bg-13px d-flex flex-column align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"areoi-background  \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col \">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"areoi-background__color\" \n\t                        \tstyle=\"background: rgba(16, 206, 158,0.15)\">\n\t                        <\/div>\n\n\t                    \n\n\t                    \n\n\t                    \n\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-2 lh-base p-poppins has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1a3b4e;font-size:1.75rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Discover the potential of Syteca!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leverage Syteca&#8217;s comprehensive functionality for minimizing insider risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<button data-bs-target=\"#hsModal-trial\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-a078d8dd-5154-4728-856b-ae04c188c41a btn areoi-has-url position-relative mb-2 hsBtn-trial mt-1 btn-secondary\"\n\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tRequest a Free Trial \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital insider threat indicators to pay attention to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides behavior threat indicators, there are some digital threat indicators you can spot. The key digital cyber threat indicators include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unusual login times<\/strong> \u2014 if employees or vendors log into your system at abnormal times, this may be a sign that they are trying to access your sensitive information without being detected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessing data that users don&#8217;t require to perform their responsibilities <\/strong>\u2014 when users seek access to sensitive data beyond the scope of their job roles, this is also a malicious insider threat red flag.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search for sensitive data<\/strong> \u2014 legitimate users with increased system searches may also be potential indicators of insider threats as they could be trying to find and exfiltrate confidential data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large data downloads and transfers<\/strong> \u2014 if you detect surges in the volume of your network traffic, this can signal that a large number of corporate files are being copied or emailed outside your organization for malicious purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using unauthorized USB devices<\/strong> \u2014 one of the key indicators of an insider threat is when a user runs queries and downloads critical data to unauthorized devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creation of new vendor accounts and purchase order approvals<\/strong> \u2014 when users create new vendor accounts, purchase orders, or requisitions, their actions need to be investigated as they may be generating \u201cghost\u201d accounts or orders for financial gain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disabling antiviruses or firewalls<\/strong> \u2014 insiders might disable security controls to avoid detection while conducting unauthorized activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Installing unsanctioned software<\/strong> \u2014 malicious actors may attempt to bypass security controls and exfiltrate sensitive data using third-party tools.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to take these actions seriously and consider them potential threats. An essential step to tackling insider risks is to create a comprehensive strategy. Let&#8217;s explore <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/insider-risk-management-fundamentals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what insider risk management is<\/a> and how to make it effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insider threat prevention strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To take a holistic approach to insider risk prevention, you\u2019ll need a comprehensive strategy that consists of the following key steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/syteca_site_uploads.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/16073846\/graphics-4-4-Cyber-Security-Insider-Threat-Indicators-to-Pay-Attention.svg\" alt=\"Main steps of insider threat prevention strategy\" class=\"wp-image-37559\" style=\"width:825px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enforce cybersecurity policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone who works with your critical data should know the dos and don\u2019ts for keeping things secure. More specifically, you should define guidelines for using corporate systems, steps to take in the event of a cybersecurity incident, and how to spot a potential malicious actor. All this information should be documented in your <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/information-security-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybersecurity policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help you enhance general cybersecurity awareness and minimize the number of both unintentional and intentional insider threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increase the protection of your critical assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify your organization\u2019s critical assets, prioritize them, and determine the current state of their protection. Prioritize the protection of your sensitive assets according to their level of impact on your organization. Then, you may limit the attack surface by minimizing access to your most valuable assets only to the bare minimum of people and only for a specific time they need to perform their duties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also an effective practice to divide critical tasks and the corresponding access rights among multiple users to <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/database-admin-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce the risk of privilege abuse<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-4b33c6b1-f455-4813-a18e-8b78baa0685b areoi-element pattern-read-also rounded-bg-13px\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"areoi-background  \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col \">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"areoi-background__color\" \n\t                        \tstyle=\"background: rgba(16, 206, 158,0.1)\">\n\t                        <\/div>\n\n\t                    \n\n\t                    \n\n\t                    \n\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"p-poppins opacity-50 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1a3b4e;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Learn more about<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-poppins\" style=\"font-size:1.38rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"\/en\/product\/privileged-access-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privileged Access Management with Syteca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a baseline for normal user behavior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the ability to distinguish normal behavior from suspicious behavior, you can spot potentially risky user activity before a cybersecurity incident occurs. Consider <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/best-practices-building-baseline-user-behavior\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">implementing user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) solutions<\/a> to track user behavior. UEBA first collects user activity data (common log-in and log-off times, keystroke dynamics, etc.), analyzes it, and creates a baseline of normal behavior for each user within your network. Once a deviation from this baseline is detected, you\u2019ll get a notification to further investigate the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gain visibility into user activity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may increase visibility into how users handle your sensitive data by deploying <a href=\"\/en\/product\/user-activity-monitoring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monitoring software<\/a>. With user activity monitoring tools, you can get a clear view of what applications your employees launch, what websites they visit, what USB devices they insert, what they type, etc. You can leverage such information to detect suspicious activity and reduce the chance of a data breach and other cybersecurity incidents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create an insider threat program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start a <a href=\"\/en\/blog\/insider-threat-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comprehensive insider threat program<\/a> if you don\u2019t have one. It can help you not only detect insider threats but also prevent them and mitigate their consequences. 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Display a warning message to users or block them completely when they behave maliciously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/product\/reports-and-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auditing and reporting<\/a> \u2014 get comprehensive reports to establish the context of user activity. You can also export reports in an encrypted format for forensic investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every organization is vulnerable to insider threats, and detecting them can be rather tough. To make insider threat detection work, you need to be aware of insider threat warning signs \u2014 suspicious behavior and digital activity of your employees and third parties. 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