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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

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Posted: Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Information Security Awareness: Insider Threats

In the IT security business, "insider threats" refer to people who work for the institution. An insider can be a malicious employee, but insider threats are often simply the individuals who click on links in a phishing e-mail, unwittingly download malware, or volunteer their own or the organization's credentials in a linked form. Insider threats include employees who fail to shred confidential information or who discuss confidential information in a public place. Insider threats also include employees who grant an outsider access to a physically secured area.

This is why we deliver security awareness information and training. At Buffalo State, we all have the best intentions, but our good intentions can sometimes make it uncomfortable for us to question. Remember: we can ask questions and still be polite. Be mindful about information security. Be aware. Protect yourself and our institution.

Submitted by: Melissa J. Miszkiewicz
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