🇬🇧 Insider Threats – When the Danger Comes From Within
Most companies focus on threats from outside: hackers, thieves, fraudsters, competitors.
But the greatest threat often sits inside the organization — where trust exists, access is open, and oversight weakens.
Insider threats include:
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employees,
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former staff,
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contractors,
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partners,
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external technicians,
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cleaning staff,
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or anyone with internal access.
TSGW General Security identifies, mitigates and prevents insider risks before they cause damage.
“External attackers search for entry points.
Insiders already have them.”
— TSGW General Security Co. L.L.C.
🧱 The 3 Types of Insider Threats
1. Unintentional Insider (Human Error)
Most common.
Mistakes, carelessness, stress —
they open doors without knowing.
2. Curious Insider (Snooping)
People accessing information they shouldn’t:
customer data, financials, internal documents.
3. Malicious Insider
Deliberate sabotage, theft, manipulation, espionage.
Often driven by frustration, money issues or external influence.
🔐 How TSGW Reduces Insider Risk
1. Access Controls
Need-to-know principle.
No unnecessary visibility.
2. Monitoring Systems
Detection of abnormal behaviour:
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unusual data access
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late-night logins
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suspicious device activity
3. Segregation of Duties
No single person controls an entire process.
4. Awareness & Training
Employees recognise and report risks early.
5. Exit Protocols
High risk during offboarding:
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immediate access revocation
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secure device return
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transfer of sensitive responsibilities
🧠 The Psychological Factor
Many insider incidents originate from emotions, not crime:
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stress
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frustration
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lack of recognition
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pressure
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personal problems
TSGW supports companies in human behaviour risk management.
✅ Conclusion
Insider threats are subtle and dangerous — but preventable.
Clear structures, monitoring and awareness make all the difference.
TSGW General Security ensures that trust does not become vulnerability.
“To protect people, you must protect systems — from people.”
💼 TSGW General Security – Insider Risk, Internal Security & Corporate Protection.
📧 office@tsgw-gs.net
