From: FedTech
The Pentagon has been very proactive in its efforts to battle insider threats.
When the word “security” pops up in discussions about the government, it’s usually in relation to an outside threat. But two years after Edward Snowden became infamous for exposing the details of classified government surveillance programs, a growing number of federal agencies have reportedly dealt with data loss as a result of insider issues.
A surprising 45 percent of feds say they’ve experienced trouble with digital insiders, MeriTalk reports. In addition, at least one-third have lost data because of insiders. Digital insiders are trusted sources, typically employees granted network access, who either consciously or unknowingly reveal information. The government has begun to implement insider threat programs, but Joseph Kirschbaum, director of defense capabilities and management for the Government Accountability Office, says the Department of Defense (DOD) is ahead of the curve.
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