Insider Threats in 2025: Detecting Risks Within
Introduction
Most companies focus on outside attackers, but some of the biggest risks come from within. In 2025, insider threats — whether malicious or accidental — are among the top causes of data breaches.
Types of Insider Threats
- Malicious insiders – disgruntled employees stealing data.
- Negligent insiders – careless mistakes like misconfigured files.
- Compromised insiders – accounts hijacked by attackers.
Why Insider Threats Are Growing
- Remote work makes employee oversight harder.
- Increased use of cloud apps widens access points.
- Sophisticated phishing compromises employee credentials.
How to Detect and Prevent Insider Threats
- User behavior analytics (UBA) to flag unusual activity.
- Least privilege access – only give employees what they need.
- Regular audits of file sharing and permissions.
- Culture of security – train employees to act responsibly.
Conclusion
The call is coming from inside the house. Proactive insider threat management protects not just your data, but your reputation and client trust.