National Insider Threat Awareness Month
INSA is a proud supporter of National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM). Throughout September, federal agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners will emphasize the importance of preparing the workforce to Deter, Detect, and Mitigate threats posed from trusted insiders.
- Deter: Proactive workforce engagement balanced with a strengthened security posture.
- Detect: Capability to identify potential risks and concerning behaviors and recognize all forms of the threat.
- Mitigate: Strategic response to manage insider risk and eliminate threats to yield a positive outcome.
INSA Insider Threat Resources
Webinars
Coffee & Conversation with David Cattler
DCSA Director David Cattler shared some of his top priorities including updates to the Continuous Vetting program and NBIS, use of emerging technologies in background investigations, and partnerships with industry.
Coffee & Conversation with Matt Eanes
Matthew Eanes, Director, Performance Accountability Council, Program Management Office, discussed the progress of personal vetting reform and the implementation of Trusted Workforce 2.0.
White Papers
Managing Insider Risk During Mergers and Acquisitions
The paper provides an overview of common insider threat risks, provides case studies of M&As impacted by insider threats, and offers recommendations on the most impactful actions companies can take to reduce risks during the M&A process.
Insider Threat Program Naming Convention
This paper analyzes the benefits and drawbacks of insider threat program naming conventions, concluding that choice of terminology should reflect an organization’s culture and strengthen employees’ sentiment of mutual regard and responsibility.
Measuring the Effectiveness of Insider Threat Programs
This paper offers recommends for both businesses and government agencies to re-examine the metrics of their insider threat programs to ensure their programs’ effectiveness and resiliency.
Op-Eds
Jack Teixeira: What Went Wrong - Op-Ed
Val LeTellier, chair of INSA's Insider Threat Subcommittee, Emerging Threat Working Group, looks at the disconnect in the Teixeira case between the presence of numerous insider threat risk indicators and prevention.
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Teixeira: Anomaly or Archetype? - Op-Ed
Val LeTellier, chair of INSA's Insider Threat Subcommittee, Emerging Threat Working Group, explores the Teixeira case as a new class of Insider Threat and emerging trends of the next generation of the workforce.
The Multiple Intersections of GenAI and Insider Risk Management
Val LeTellier, chair of INSA's Insider Threat Subcommittee, examines four intersection points between GenAI and insider risk management.
Get Involved!
Join INSA's Insider Threat Subcommittee
Led by Chair Val LeTellier and Vice Chair Theresa Campobasso, the subcommittee meets virtually each month, hosting speakers and panel discussions.
Topics include:
- Insider threat risks to supply chains
- Countering insider threats to national security technology
- The impact of artificial intelligence on insider risk management
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 2, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET, featuring Michael Crouse from Everfox and Carole House, Special Advisor, National Security Council, The White House.
