The Threat Within: Understanding the Role of Malicious Insiders in Cyberattacks
- Understanding Insider Threats: Learn how insider threats in the financial sector have evolved, driven by malicious insiders and cybercriminals leveraging employee access for harmful purposes.
- Factors Driving Malicious Behavior: Discover the key motivations behind insider threats, from financial gain to personal grievances and ideological beliefs, and how these factors escalate risk for financial institutions.
- Mitigation Strategies: Explore effective strategies for financial institutions to defend against insider threats, including enhanced vetting, continuous monitoring, and strict access controls.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently released the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report, which observed an increase in the variety, frequency, and sophistication of insider threats by threat groups.
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