Motive
Coercion
Curiosity
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: MT017
- Created: 24th July 2024
- Updated: 24th July 2024
- Contributor: The ITM Team
Espionage
A subject carries out covert actions, such as the collection of confidential or classified information, for the strategic advantage of a nation-state.
Prevention
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PV013 | Pre-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. |