#17unit 1online security and payment system

Insider attacks

Threats originating from within an organization.

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Insider attacks

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Insider attacks originate from trusted employees who have access to privileged information. They are among the largest financial threats to e-commerce firms and can cause more damage than external attacks.

  • Define insider attacks and explain why they are serious.
  • Describe the role of trusted employees and privileged access.
  • Explain why negligent insiders are also a major risk.
  • Compare insider attacks to external attacks.