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Insider Threats Pose Dynamic Challenges for Government Agencies
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Insider threats are an ongoing challenge for government agencies, which have experienced dozens of such incidents since 1996, according to Carnegie Mellon University. The majority of these security events were fraud-based, but some cases involved sabotage and theft of intellectual property.
That’s why it’s critical for government organizations to take a comprehensive approach to cyber security that includes a mix of solutions and training programs – because even seemingly harmless actions by employees and contractors can put agencies at risk.
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