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Insider Threat Program

What is Insider Threat Program?

An organizational initiative that combines policies, procedures, and technologies to detect, deter, and mitigate threats from trusted insiders.

Information Security

Each of these is named in at least one of the same controls as insider threat program. The number is how many controls name both.

What the standards actually require on insider threat program

Requirements naming insider threat program across 6 standards, quoted from the control text.

Extends the insider threat programme to insiders introduced through the supply chain, including contractor and integrator personnel.

161R1-PM-12 · Insider Threat Program

Ensure organizational systems are protected if adverse information develops or is obtained about individuals with access to CUI through an insider threat program.

3.9.2e · Insider Threat Program

Insider Threat Program. Implement an insider threat program that includes a cross-discipline insider threat incident handling team

NIST800-PM-12 · Insider Threat Program. Implement an insider threat program that includes a cross-discipline insider threat incident handling team

Implement an insider threat program including cross-functional teams and information sharing.

PM-12 · Insider Threat Program

Implement an insider threat program including cross-functional teams and information sharing.

PM-12 · Insider Threat Program

Implement an insider threat program including cross-functional teams and information sharing.

PM-12 · Insider Threat Program

Questions people ask about insider threat program

What is Insider Threat Program?
An organizational initiative that combines policies, procedures, and technologies to detect, deter, and mitigate threats from trusted insiders.
Why is Insider Threat Program important for compliance?
Insider Threat Program is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding insider threat program helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Insider Threat Program?
Insider Threat Program appears in the requirement text of NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1, NIST SP 800-172, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE. Across these standards we have identified 6 controls that name it directly, each linked to the control text on the compliance platform.
Where can I learn more about Insider Threat Program?
Explore our compliance framework pages to see how insider threat program applies across different standards and regulations. Our implementation guides provide step-by-step guidance, and the compliance platform offers AI-powered analysis of how this concept maps across 686 frameworks.

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