Course Overview
- This foundational course on Insider Threats provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the risks posed by insider threats, their unique impact on critical infrastructure sectors, and the strategies to mitigate these risks.
- The course explores psychological, behavioural, and operational indicators of insider threats while addressing legal, ethical, and strategic considerations.
- Designed for security practitioners, security professionals, organisational leaders, human resource managers, and employees, the course equips participants with the tools to identify, respond to, and prevent insider threats, ensuring resilience in the face of internal security challenges.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand insider threats and their significance
Gain foundational knowledge of insider threats, their significance as a risk vector, and the fundamental principles of establishing an insider risk program.
2. Analyse psychological and behavioural drivers
Explore the psychological and behavioural factors contributing to insider threats, utilising models like the Critical Pathway to identify and mitigate these risks within organisations.
3. Assess the impact of insider threats
Understand the consequences of insider threats on organisations, differentiate between impact and consequence, and apply risk assessment and mitigation strategies to reduce threats effectively.
4. Integrate insider threat strategies into critical infrastructure security
Recognise the relevance of insider threats to the security of critical infrastructure and develop targeted strategies to mitigate risks and enhance organisational resilience.
5. Build and sustain insider threat programs
Acquire knowledge on the principles of building and sustaining an insider threat program, including legal and ethical considerations, response planning, and long-term program management.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify and evaluate insider threats
Demonstrate the ability to identify insider threats and assess their psychological, behavioural, and operational indicators using established frameworks and models.
2. Mitigate insider threat risks
Develop and apply practical strategies for mitigating insider threats, including risk assessment, proactive monitoring, and security controls tailored to critical infrastructure.
3. Prepare for and respond to insider threat events
Create and implement response plans for insider threat incidents, ensuring effective communication, recovery, and harm mitigation.
4. Address legal and ethical considerations
Integrate legal and ethical considerations into insider threat programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
5. Develop comprehensive insider threat programs
Establish and sustain insider threat programs that incorporate detection, prevention, response, and continuous improvement to protect critical infrastructure and organisational assets.