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The Enemy Within: The Hidden Risk of Insider Threats - Ep 150
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In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Tyler Moffitt, Senior Security Analyst at OpenText Cybersecurity, delves inro the complex issue of insider threats. He concentrates on the two main types of insider threats: malicious insiders who knowingly abuse their access, and unintentional insiders who fall prey to phishing and other social engineering attacks. The conversation is highlighted by recent high-profile cases such as the Coinbase breach, where a third-party contractor was bribed, and the Scattered Spider group's attack on UK retailers like Marks and Spencer and Co-op. The episode explores the real-world financial impacts of these breaches and offers detailed strategies for defending against insider threats, emphasizing the importance of layered security, strict access controls, and thorough training. Listen to learn more about the evolving landscape of insider threats and how to protect your organization.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://community.opentext.com/cybersec
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Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.
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As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70
Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.
150 episodes
The Enemy Within: The Hidden Risk of Insider Threats - Ep 150
Reimagining Cyber - real world perspectives on cybersecurity
Manage episode 483951196 series 3361845
In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Tyler Moffitt, Senior Security Analyst at OpenText Cybersecurity, delves inro the complex issue of insider threats. He concentrates on the two main types of insider threats: malicious insiders who knowingly abuse their access, and unintentional insiders who fall prey to phishing and other social engineering attacks. The conversation is highlighted by recent high-profile cases such as the Coinbase breach, where a third-party contractor was bribed, and the Scattered Spider group's attack on UK retailers like Marks and Spencer and Co-op. The episode explores the real-world financial impacts of these breaches and offers detailed strategies for defending against insider threats, emphasizing the importance of layered security, strict access controls, and thorough training. Listen to learn more about the evolving landscape of insider threats and how to protect your organization.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://community.opentext.com/cybersec
Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.
Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.
Get in touch via [email protected]
As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70
Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.
150 episodes
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