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Glossary definition: Insider Threat Actors

Insider Threat: Who Are the Actors?

The Insider Threat Actors are individuals within an organization that have access to sensitive information or systems that could be used to cause harm to the organization. These individuals may be malicious or accidental in their actions, but their actions can lead to data breaches, theft of intellectual property, or other security incidents. Insider threat actors can be current or former employees, contractors, vendors, or other third parties with access to the organization's networks or data. They can be malicious actors who deliberately use their access to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems, or they can be accidental actors who unintentionally expose the organization to risk by not following security policies or procedures. Insider threat actors can also be malicious actors who use their access to steal intellectual property or other valuable assets. The goal of the Insider Threat Actors is to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems, or to steal valuable assets from the organization.