Kroll Releases White Paper That Argues Chinese Hacking may be the Least of Corporate Cyber Security Worries

Today, global investigations firm Kroll Advisory Solutions released a new whitepaper warning that U.S. corporations should not let recent Chinese hacking headlines distract them from the larger threat to corporate trade secrets and proprietary data: corporate insiders.

“The Insider Threat: Why Chinese Hacking May Be the Least of Corporate Worries” by Managing Director and Cyber Investigations practice leader Michael DuBose acknowledges the very real risk posed by Advanced Persistent Threats and other forms of hacking, but argues that they are not the most significant cyber threat facing companies today. Through a combination of research and high profile cases, DuBose explains how corporate insiders — from moles and opportunists to contractors and disgruntled employees — continue to exploit their positions within an organization to disastrous effect. DuBose also offers practical advice for corporations looking to minimize the risk of insider threats to their organizations. Corporations can’t let news of the Chinese hacking operation against The New York Times and Wall Street Journal cause them to lose sight of the larger threats that already lie within their organizations,” said DuBose. “If hackers can do this much damage from the outside, just imagine what the individuals with the keys to the kingdom are capable of. By implementing proper policies and procedures today, organizations can greatly improve their capabilities for detection and prevention tomorrow.”

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