What are the risks?

There are a number of potential threats to an organisation from people who are able to gain access as insiders based on lies and falsified documents, be this as employees or on-site contractors such as temp agency staff, IT consultants, caterers, security etc. Such people are known as the 'Insider Threat'.

Each business will have its own unique exposure to the 'Insider Threat'. We can help you identify the key posts and the level of screening required, by utilising our experienced consultants. As a guide, use our unique Threat Analyser to identify your own industry threats and suggested screening requirements.

There are 5 categories of risks posed by 'insiders' and can apply to any type of business or organisation:

1) IT compromise

• Computer misuse
• Theft of sensitive data
• Sabotage of system
• Damage by negligence or incompetence

2) Theft and fraud

• Theft of cash or products
• False accounting as cover
• Fraudulent transfers
• Fraudulent expenses
• Corporate fraud
• Corruption

3) Data compromise

• Leaks to media
• Misuse client database
• Misuse of product information
• Leaking R&D information
• Negligent/incompetent handling causing loss

4) Industrial espionage

• Sabotage by disgruntled employee
• Sabotage on behalf of competitor
• Theft of information for competitor

5) Infiltration by activists and extremists

• Utilise information/products for cause
• Leaks to media
• Identify key staff for attack
• Disrupt/close business

Use our unique Threat Analyser to identify your own industry threats and suggested screening requirements.