Insider Risk for Security Professionals

People are an organisation's biggest asset, however, in some cases, they can also pose an insider risk. As organisations implement increasingly sophisticated physical and cyber security measures to protect their assets from external threats, the recruitment of insiders becomes a more attractive option for those attempting to gain access

Last Updated: 30 March 2021
Information
Reducing Insider Risk
People are an organisation’s biggest asset but in some cases they can also pose an insider risk
Guidance
Insider Risk Mitigation Framework
Assess the three components and reduce your insider risk
Guidance
Assessing Personnel Security Maturity
Assess your organisation’s personnel security maturity to build resilience
Guidance
Leadership and Governance
Strong security leadership can ensure you have effective security strategies
Information
Insider Risk Assessment
Understand what security risks you face to develop appropriate and proportionate security mitigation measures
Guidance
Employment Screening
Discover how to deter, detect and deny those seeking to cause harm
Guidance
Ongoing Personnel Security
Maintain a productive workforce by developing effective practices that counter the insider threat
Guidance
Monitoring and Assessment
Monitoring and assessment is an essential element of good personnel security
Guidance
Investigation and Disciplinary
Be better equipped to avoid common pitfalls and maintain trust
Tools
Insider Risk Mitigation Digital Learning
Learn the fundamentals of insider risk management to get the most from NPSA advice
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