Insider threats have emerged as a particularly insidious and costly problem. Organizations are experiencing a significant surge in cyberattacks originating from insider threats, with remediation costs soaring up to $2 million per incident.
Gurucul’s research, which involved a survey of over 400 IT and cybersecurity professionals, highlights the growing issue of insider threats. In 2023, 60% of organizations reported insider attacks, but this figure escalated to 83% in 2024. Moreover, the number of organizations encountering six to ten attacks yearly doubled from 13% to 25%. Nearly half of the organizations surveyed by Gurucul indicated that insider attacks have become more frequent in the past year.
Understanding Insider Threats
Insider threats refer to security breaches from within an organization, typically involving employees, contractors, or business partners with legitimate access to the organization’s systems and data. These threats can be malicious, such as employees intentionally stealing sensitive information, or unintentional, such as inadvertently exposing data through negligence or lack of awareness.
Factors Contributing to the Rise
Several factors contribute to the growing prevalence of insider threats. First, the complexity of modern IT environments makes it harder to detect and prevent unauthorized access. Second, the rise of remote work has expanded the attack surface, as employees access corporate networks
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