“The increase in a hybrid or remote workforce, compounded with additional vendor integration, has prioritized insider risk management as a focus area for security and risk management leaders. This Market Guide assists in understanding and implementing a comprehensive insider risk management program.”
Key Findings
- The global transformation to a hybrid workforce (remote and on-site) has led to many management teams asking about how to ensure secure work practices and data protection.
- System integration and organizational dependence on third parties has increased the need for insider risk monitoring.
- The majority of insider risks are attributed to errors and carelessness; however, data theft and malicious activities are still observed.
- There continues to be a lack of focused education and awareness around insider risk.
Gartner,Market Guide for Insider Risk Management Solutions,Jonathan Care, Paul Furtado, Brent Predovich,18th April 2022
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