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Gartner^® Insider Risk Management Cookbook: Perfecting the Soup

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A framework for modern insider risk management that focuses on behavior, identity, and AI-driven detection

We believe this report outlines a behavior-driven approach to modern insider risk that combines identity, context, and AI-powered analytics to detect and respond to human-driven threats.

AI adoption in security operations is accelerating. At the same time, misuse of generative AI increases the risk of data exposure and agentic AI introduces a new insider threat. Most security tools were not designed to monitor this activity, creating gaps in visibility and response.

We feel this report provides a framework for shifting from intent-based to behavior-based detection. It explains how behavioral baselining, dynamic risk scoring, and identity-aware context help security teams detect insider risk earlier and improve response while managing both human and AI-driven activity.

Key Questions We Believe This Report Helps You Answer

• What makes insider risk a human risk problem rather than just a cybersecurity problem?
• How can behavioral analytics help detect insider threats before damage occurs?
• Why is identity context critical for distinguishing mistakes from malicious actions?
• How can AI improve insider risk detection while reducing analyst workload?
• How can security teams manage insider risk across both human users and emerging AI identities?

How Exabeam Addresses Insider Risk

Exabeam focuses on behavior-driven security analytics that align with the direction detailed in this report. Capabilities such as dynamic risk scoring, identity-aware detection, and cross-domain context help security teams identify risk linked to both human and non-human activity. AI-powered automation supports investigation and response by connecting context and reducing manual effort.

We feel you can download the complimentary report to learn how behavioral analytics, identity context, and AI can improve insider risk detection and response.

Gartner, The Insider Risk Management Cookbook: Perfecting the Soup, Brent Predovich, Rahul Balakrishnan, 8 July 2026.
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