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Lessons From an Insider Threat | Exabeam Elevate 2026

Webinar

Detecting Operatives Hidden in Plain Sight

About this talk

Join Exabeam’s security experts, Steve Povonly and Gabrielle Hempel, as they pull back the curtain on a real-life insider threat incident. In this session, they share a case study of how a malicious foreign actor, posing as a legitimate new hire, attempted to infiltrate their organization. Discover the tools and techniques used by these modern adversaries, the tell-tale signs that were almost missed, and the critical role that behavioral analytics and AI played in detecting and thwarting the attack. This talk provides valuable lessons and actionable insights for any organization looking to bolster its defenses against the growing threat of sophisticated insider attacks in a remote-first world.

A real insider-threat case at Exabeam shows how a malicious hire aligned with DPRK interests evaded screening but revealed subtle anomalies over time. By combining telemetry, UEBA context, and AI-driven reasoning, weak signals formed a clear threat. This session will share what worked, what didn’t, and how to operationalize modern insider threat detection.

Join us to learn about:

• The Evolving Nature of Insider Threats: Learn how nation-state actors are exploiting remote work environments by using “phantom hires” with stolen or fraudulent identities to infiltrate organizations.
• AI’s Role in Modern Attacks and Defense: Understand how malicious actors leverage AI for sophisticated attacks, such as deepfakes and AI-assisted interviews, and how AI-powered security tools can be used to detect and respond to these threats.
• The Importance of Behavioral Analysis: Discover why traditional security measures are no longer sufficient and how analyzing user behavior and context is critical for identifying low-and-slow attacks that might otherwise go unnoticed.
• Actionable Steps for Better Security: Get practical advice on how to adapt your hiring and security processes to this new threat landscape, including what works and what doesn’t in the age of AI.

Register today to see how Exabeam safely makes an agent-driven SOC a reality.

Speakers

Steve Povolny, Vice President of AI Strategy & Security Research, Co-Founder TEN18

Steve Povolny is a seasoned security research professional with over 15 years of experience in managing security research teams. He has a proven track record of identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective solutions to mitigate them.

Gabrielle Hempel, Exabeam Security Operations Strategist

Gabrielle Hempel is distinguished for her expertise in security strategy, executive cybersecurity/risk consulting, cloud engineering, vulnerability management, SIEM, and network detection and response (NDR). Recognized as an ‘Emerging Leader’ by the DoD National Security Innovation Network, Hempel’s thought leadership extends through speaking at major conferences such as BlackHat and DefCon and publications in peer-reviewed journals and media outlets. Hempel has a MS in Cybersecurity and Global Affairs from NYU and is currently pursing her law degree at Purdue University.