In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Tyler Moffitt, Senior Security Analyst at OpenText Cybersecurity, delves inro the complex issue of insider threats. He concentrates on the two main types of insider threats: malicious insiders who knowingly abuse their access, and unintentional insiders who fall prey to phishing and other social engineering attacks. The conversation is highlighted by recent high-profile cases such as the Coinbase breach, where a third-party contractor was bribed, and the Scattered Spider group's attack on UK retailers like Marks and Spencer and Co-op. The episode explores the real-world financial impacts of these breaches and offers detailed strategies for defending against insider threats, emphasizing the importance of layered security, strict access controls, and thorough training. Listen to learn more about the evolving landscape of insider threats and how to protect your organization.

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https://community.opentext.com/cybersec

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