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Insider Threat Matrix™

  • ID: PR012
  • Created: 25th May 2024
  • Updated: 14th June 2024
  • Platforms: Windows, Linux, MacOS
  • Contributor: The ITM Team

Physical Disk Removal

A subject removes the physical disk of a target system to access the target file system with an external device/system.

Prevention

ID Name Description
PV001No Ready System-Level Mitigation

This section cannot be readily mitigated at a system level with preventive controls since it is based on the abuse of fundamental features of the system.

Detection

ID Name Description
DT033Closed-Circuit Television

CCTV can be used to observe activity within or around a site. This control can help to detect preparation or infringement activities and record it to a video file.

DT008Tamper Seal

A tamper seal can be used to protect against tampering or unauthorized access of an object. Tamper seals can provide visual evidence if an object has been opened or attempted to be opened.