What type of risks do insider threats represent?

Insider threats represent operational risks because they originate from within the organization, often involving employees, contractors, or business partners who have inside information concerning the organization's security practices, data, or computer systems. These risks can lead to operational disruptions, data breaches, or misuse of resources, all of which impact the day-to-day functioning of the organization.

Operational risks encompass a variety of threats to an organization’s processes, such as fraud, human error, system failures, and insider threats. Understanding that insider threats fall into this category helps organizations develop more robust security strategies that focus on the human elements of security, ensuring that proper training, monitoring, and access controls are in place to mitigate these risks effectively.