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Insider Threats

Insider threats are a common and costly risk, and even non-technical employees can unknowingly contribute to them. This course will teach you to recognize suspicious insider activity, understand the risks, and report concerns properly.

Beginner
10m

Created by Christopher Rees

Last Updated Mar 03, 2026

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Insider Threats

Insider threats are a common and costly risk, and even non-technical employees can unknowingly contribute to them. This course will teach you to recognize suspicious insider activity, understand the risks, and report concerns properly.

Beginner
10m

Created by Christopher Rees

Last Updated Mar 03, 2026

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Insider threats are one of the most common and costly security risks, and many incidents are caused by everyday actions that employees don’t realize are dangerous. In this course, Insider Threats, you’ll learn to recognize suspicious insider activity, understand the risks insiders pose, and report concerns properly. First, you’ll explore the difference between malicious insider threats and unintentional insider threats. Next, you’ll discover the types of attacks and damage a malicious insider can cause and how insider activity is identified. Finally, you’ll learn how to report suspicious behavior and how to avoid accidentally becoming an insider threat yourself. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of insider threat awareness needed to recognize warning signs, reduce risk, and report concerns appropriately.

Insider Threats
Beginner
10m
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Christopher Rees - Pluralsight course - Insider Threats
Christopher Rees
48 courses 4.6 author rating 2007 ratings

Chris is a lifelong learner and professional information technologist, trainer and IT Manager. Married with 3 children, Chris is interested in martial arts, working out, spending time with family and friends and being creative whenever possible.

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