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Current workforce trends feed into rising cybersecurity risks

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Current workforce trends feed into rising cybersecurity risks

Insider threats, where employees exploit their privileged access to steal or leak confidential data, are on the rise. Negligent employees or contractors are responsible for most insider incidents. Layoffs and workforce reductions increase the risk of departing employees taking sensitive information with them. Third-party relationships can also be a source of insider threats if access is not immediately revoked. The rise of "resenteeism," where dissatisfied employees openly express their grievances, can drive malicious insider incidents. Financial hardship and increasing stress levels among employees also contribute to insider threats. Organizations need to implement a Zero Trust and least privilege approach to minimize the risk of insider attacks.

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