Ransomware gangs continue to find creative new ways of exploiting weaknesses in corporate networks. Now they’ve added a dangerous twist that is sure to make the insider threat problem noticeably
Using Commercially Available Data to Detect Insider Threats
A growing number of companies are using commercially available electronic information (CAEI) to assess risk from employees and contractors working in their environments. According to a recent analysis by consumer
Two Essential Tools for Successful Insider Risk Mitigation – Part 1
A common question among companies seeking to mitigate the risk of an insider attack is: “What tools should we buy for our mitigation program to be successful?” Our view is
Counting the Costs of an Insider Attack
Companies can save anywhere from $100,000 to $2 million by proactively preventing a data breach or other insider attack, according to a recent industry survey. The survey, published in early
CDM Publishes Haystax Article on Proactive Insider Threat Mitigation
Most organizations detect their biggest insider threats only after an incident has occurred. This is a less-than-ideal situation – certainly no one wants their program to be purely reactive –
Haystax Wins Triple Gold in Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
The 2020 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards have been announced, and Haystax has won Gold awards in all three categories for which it was nominated. Haystax, a business unit of Fishtech Group,
Can Employee Wellness Programs Help Avert an Insider Attack?
Many of us spend more of our waking moments working than any other single activity. Which means our bosses probably know more about our routines, attitudes and even financial health
Self-Driving Cars and Insider Risk
Research into autonomous cars is kicking into high gear. Companies like Google’s Waymo, Argo AI, Uber ATG, Tesla, GM Cruise and many others have made lots of progress, but they
