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PM — PROGRAM MANAGEMENTPM-12: INSIDER THREAT PROGRAMFedRAMP Baseline Membership PM-12: NOT SELECTEDThe organization implements an insider threat program that includes a cross-discipline insider threat incident handling team. SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE"Organizations handling classified information are required, under Executive Order 13587 and the National Policy on Insider Threat, to establish insider threat programs. The standards and guidelines that apply to insider threat programs in classified environments can also be employed effectively to improve the security of Controlled Unclassified Information in non-national security systems. Insider threat programs include security controls to detect and prevent malicious insider activity through the centralized integration and analysis of both technical and non-technical information to identify potential insider threat concerns. A senior organizational official is designated by the department/agency head as the responsible individual to implement and provide oversight for the program. In addition to the centralized integration and analysis capability, insider threat programs as a minimum, prepare department/agency insider threat policies and implementation plans, conduct host-based user monitoring of individual employee activities on government-owned classified computers, provide insider threat awareness training to employees, receive access to information from all offices within the department/agency (e.g., human resources, legal, physical security, personnel security, information technology, information system security, and law enforcement) for insider threat analysis, and conduct self-assessments of department/agency insider threat posture. Insider threat programs can leverage the existence of incident handling teams organizations may already have in place, such as computer security incident response teams. Human resources records are especially important in this effort, as there is compelling evidence to show that some types of insider crimes are often preceded by nontechnical behaviors in the workplace (e.g., ongoing patterns of disgruntled behavior and conflicts with coworkers and other colleagues). These precursors can better inform and guide organizational officials in more focused, targeted monitoring efforts. The participation of a legal team is important to ensure that all monitoring activities are performed in accordance with appropriate legislation, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines."
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Find out how much you know about preventing user-caused cybersecurity incidents through education in this security awareness training quiz for infosec pros.Too often, enterprises classify cybersecurity as an IT-only activity and discuss risk management exclusively in terms of technology or tools. Yet, multiple studies continuously prove that insiders pose one of the greatest risks to an enterprise's security. Whether accidental or malicious, insider threats can cause enormous financial and reputational damage -- for example, through data loss or exfiltration or falling victim to a phishing attack. Organizations may instinctually turn to technology as the solution to insider threat prevention. While tools such as data loss prevention, firewalls and email filters may alleviate the symptoms of insider threats, they do nothing to address the root cause. To treat the issue of user-caused incidents at its core, IT leaders need to implement comprehensive and consistent security awareness training. This security awareness training quiz's questions and answers are designed to test and reinforce understanding of infosec fundamentals. By taking this quiz, IT professionals will be in a better position to educate employees on security best practices at their own organization. Next StepsCybersecurity employee training: How to build a solid plan 10 common types of malware attacks and how to prevent them Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene checklist for 2022 The 7 elements of an enterprise cybersecurity culture Top 5 password hygiene tips and best practices This was last published in April 2021 Dig Deeper on Risk management
How can insider threat programs protect classified information?Insider threat programs are intended to: Deter personnel from becoming insider threats; detect insiders who pose a risk to their organizations resources including classified information, personnel, and facilities and mitigate the risks through early intervention and proactive reporting and referral of information.
Which insider threat hub operation involves instituting appropriate security countermeasures including awareness programs?Deter Popup: Narrator: Insider Threat Hubs deter potential insider threats by instituting appropriate security countermeasures, including awareness programs.
Which of the following allows the insider threat program time to plan a response ensures the privacy of the individual and preserves potential evidence?In general, your Insider Threat Program should avoid alerting the individual that they have been identified as a potential insider threat. This allows the Program the time needed to determine an appropriate response, ensures the privacy of the individual, and preserves evidence.
Which are three ways to combat insider threats?How to minimize the risk of insider threats. Perform enterprise-wide risk assessments. ... . Clearly document and consistently enforce policies and controls. ... . Establish physical security in the work environment. ... . Implement security software and appliances. ... . Implement strict password and account management policies and practices.. |