How Insiders Can Threaten Cybersecurity | Harvard VPAL

Hackers, foreign influence, and ransomware are considered the most dominant sources of cyberattacks. However, disgruntled, disillusioned, or negligent employees may pose an even greater threat to a company’s data and networks.

In this video, Debora Plunkett, former director of information assurance at the National Security Agency, explains what actions organizations can take to mitigate the risk of insider threats.

The Harvard VPAL Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age online short course equips you to assess the threat posed by those closest to your organization.

Gain the skills to identify your critical business systems and assets, and methods of potential cyberattack. You’ll also evaluate the most suitable technology to prevent compromise.

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