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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.

Requirement 0051 (Part Two: Risk, section 7.3 Countering Foreign Interference and Espionage; applies to All entities; dated 31 October 2024;

protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::0051 · 0051 Insider threat program for entities managing Baseline to PV clearance subjects →

Legal advice is sought regarding the development and implementation of an insider threat mitigation program.

ISM-1626 · Legal advice on insider threat program →

The organisation implements an insider threat program with a cross-discipline insider threat incident handling team. The GC discussion notes specific notice requirements when monitoring GC networks and devices under the TBS service and digital policy instrumen...

canada-itsp-10-033-security-and-privacy-controls-and-assurance-activities-catalogue::PM-12 · PM-12 Insider threat program →

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 →

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

NIST800-PM-12 · 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 1,016 frameworks with 316K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Insider Threat Program?
Insider Threat Program appears in the requirement text of Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026, Australian Information Security Manual, Canada ITSP.10.033 Security and Privacy Controls and Assurance Activities Catalogue, NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1, NIST SP 800-172. Across these standards we have identified 8 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 1,016 frameworks.

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