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Insider Threat Matrix™

  • ID: MT001
  • Created: 22nd May 2024
  • Updated: 04th July 2024
  • Contributor: The ITM Team

Joiner

A subject joins the organisation with the pre-formed intent to gain access to sensitive data or otherwise contravene internal policies.

Prevention

ID Name Description
PV013Pre-Employment Background Checks

Background checks should be conducted to ensure whether the information provided by the candidate during the interview process is truthful. This could include employment and educational reference checks, and a criminal background check. Background checks can highlight specific risks, such as a potential for extortion.