The Danger from Within
The 2013 cyberattack on Target is just one recent example of a growing phenomenon: attacks involving connected companies or direct employees. According to various estimates, at least 80 million of these attacks occur in the United States each year--but the number may be much higher, because they often go unreported. Upton and Creese head an international research project whose goal is to aid organizations in detecting and neutralizing threats from insiders. Their team includes computer security specialists, management educators, psychologists, and criminologists, and their findings challenge conventional views and practices. "The doors that leave organizations vulnerable to insider attacks," they write, "are mundane and ubiquitous." In this article they discuss the causes of growth in the number of insider cyberattacks, the reasons behind them, and five ways to tackle the problem: Adopt a robust insider policy at every level of the organization; raise awareness of phishing and other ploys; screen new hires thoroughly; employ rigorous subcontracting processes; and monitor employees, letting them know that you will observe their cyberactivity to the extent permitted by law.
【書誌情報】
ページ数:9ページ
サイズ:A4
商品番号:HBSP-R1409G
発行日:2014/9/1
登録日:2014/9/19