Motive
Coercion
Espionage
Fear of Reprisals
Hubris
Human Error
Joiner
Lack of Awareness
Leaver
Misapprehension or Delusion
Mover
Personal Gain
Political or Philosophical Beliefs
Recklessness
Resentment
Self Sabotage
Third Party Collusion Motivated by Personal Gain
- ID: MT012.006
- Created: 18th September 2024
- Updated: 22nd September 2024
- Contributor: Arvydas Jonusauskas
Long-Term Relationship Building
A malicious third party gradually builds a relationship with the subject over an extended period, slowly gaining their trust. This trust is then exploited to access sensitive information or systems, often without the knowledge of the subject.
Prevention
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PV039 | Employee Mental Health & Support Program | Offering mental health support and conflict resolution programs to |
| PV042 | Employee Vulnerability Support Program | A structured program, including a helpline or other reporting mechanism, designed to assist employees who feel vulnerable, whether due to personal issues, coercion, or extortion. This process allows employees to confidentially raise concerns with trusted teams, such as Human Resources or other qualified professionals. In some cases, it may be appropriate to discreetly share this information with trusted individuals within the Insider Risk Management Program to help prevent and detect insider threats while also providing necessary support to the employee. |
| PV038 | Insider Threat Awareness Training | Training should equip employees to recognize manipulation tactics, such as social engineering and extortion, that are used to coerce actions and behaviors harmful to the individual and/or the organization. The training should also encourage and guide participants on how to safely report any instances of coercion. |