Insider Threat Checklist - Exabeam

Insider Threat Checklist

Defending against insider threats can be a challenge because users with legitimate access to an organization’s network are difficult to detect using legacy security solutions.

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Defending against insider threats can be a challenge because users with legitimate access to an organization’s network are difficult to detect using legacy security solutions. 


The first steps to creating an insider threat program begins with defining and building a security program that puts people, processes, and technology together to effectively defend against these kinds of threats. The following 10 considerations in our checklist will help you cover all bases as you plan a resilient and comprehensive insider threat defense program.

  1. Governance and strategy
  2. Personnel assurance
  3. Training and awareness
  4. Asset management 
  5. Monitoring and Analysis
  6. Investigation
  7. Insider risk assessment
  8. Compliance and reporting