Insider Threat Matrix™Insider Threat Matrix™
  • ID: IF037.001
  • Created: 02nd May 2026
  • Updated: 02nd May 2026
  • Contributor: The ITM Team

Physical Disconnection of Data or Communications Infrastructure

A subject physically disconnects, removes, loosens, or tampers with data or communications infrastructure to degrade, interrupt, or prevent organizational operations. This may include network cabling, fiber links, patch panel connections, transceivers, telecommunications cabling, console cables, storage interconnects, or monitoring and telemetry data feeds.