Tackling Insider Threat with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Summary
This webcast focuses on how Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) can be used to identify and prevent insider threats. It will cover embedding OSINT in recruitment to screen potential employees and using continuous OSINT methods combined with machine learning to detect early indicators of insider risk, such as negative attitudes or excessive spending.
IFF Assessment
The article describes methods to proactively identify and mitigate insider threats, which is beneficial for defenders.
Defender Context
Organizations can leverage OSINT to build a more robust insider threat program by integrating it into recruitment and ongoing monitoring. Defenders should be aware of the growing sophistication in detecting behavioral anomalies through continuous OSINT and machine learning, and consider similar approaches to gain early warnings of potential risks.