Insider Threat
23 community-sourced questions and answers about Insider Threat, aggregated from every CBT we've indexed that covers this topic.
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are displayed? A colleague vacations at the beach every year, is married and a father of four, sometimes has poor work quality, and works well with his team.
~0 indicator
How many potential insider threat indicators does a coworker who often makes others uneasy by being persistent in trying to obtain information about classified projects to which he has no access, is boisterous about his wife putting them in credit card debt, and often complains about anxiety and exhaustion display?
3 or more indicators
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are displayed? A colleague is playful and charming, consistently wins performance awards, and is occasionally aggressive in trying to access classified information.
1 indicator
What advantages do "insider threats" have over others that allows them to cause damage to their organizations more easily?
Insiders are given a level of trust and have authorized access to Government information systems
What type of activity or behavior should be reported as a potential insider threat?
Coworker making consistent statements indicative of hostility or anger toward the United States in its policies.
Which of the following should be reported as a potential security incident?
A coworker removes sensitive information without authorization
Which scenario might indicate a reportable insider threat?
A coworker uses a personal electronic device in a secure area where their use is prohibited.
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are displayed? A colleague often makes others uneasy with her persistent efforts to obtain information about classified project where she has no need-to-know, is vocal about her husband overspending on credit cards, and complains about anxiety and exhaustion.
3 or more indicators
Which type of behavior should you report as a potential insider threat?
Hostility or anger toward the United States and its policies
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential insider threat indicator?
Treated mental health issues
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are displayed? A colleague abruptly becomes hostile and unpleasant after previously enjoying positive working relationships with peers, purchases an unusually expensive car, and has unexplained absences from work.
3 or more indicators
What is an insider threat?
Someone who uses authorized access, wittingly or unwittingly, to harm national security through unauthorized disclosure or other actions that may cause the loss or degradation of resources or capabilities.
Which of the following is a potential insider threat indicator?
Difficult life circumstances, such as death of a spouse
Which of the following is a reportable insider threat activity?
Attempting to access sensitive information without need-to-know
What function do Insider Threat Programs aim to fulfill?
Proactively identify potential threats and formulate holistic mitigation responses
A colleague has visited several foreign countries recently, has adequate work quality, speaks openly of unhappiness with U.S. foreign policy, and recently had his car repossessed. How many potential insider threat indicators does this employee display?
1 Indicator(wrong) ~3 or more indicators
A colleague vacations at the beach every year, is married and a father of four, his work quality is sometimes poor, and he is pleasant to work with. How many potential insider threat indicators does this employee display?
1 indicator
How many potential insider threat indicators does a person who is playful and charming, consistently wins performance awards, but is occasionally aggressive in trying to access sensitive information display?
1 indicator
Which of the following should be reported as a potential security incident (in accordance with you Agency's insider threat policy)?
~A coworker brings a personal electronic device into a prohibited area.
Which scenario might indicate a reportable insider threat? -A supervisor who frequently discusses and debates politics with others in the workplace. -A colleague removes sensitive information without seeking authorization in order to perform authorized telework. -A manager authorized for telwork who works from home for a couple of hours in the evening. -A direct report who demonstrates poor work performance and is consistently late.
A colleague removes sensitive information without seeking authorization in order to perform authorized telework.
Which of the following is a reportable insider threat activity? -Securing a personally owned electric device in a private vehicle -Planning an overseas vacation -Attempting to access sensitive information without need-to-know -Purchasing a high value item after saving for it
Attempting to access sensitive information without need-to-know
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are displayed? A colleague enjoys playing video games online, regularly uses social media, and frequently forgets to secure her smartphone elsewhere before entering areas where it is prohibited. -3 or more indicators -2 indicators -0 indicators -1 indicator
1 indicator
What do insiders with authorized access to information or information systems pose?
After you have returned home following the vacation
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