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In this video, we break down these two important but often-confused terms in cybersecurity. Insider risk refers to the potential for harm that comes from employees, contractors, or partners who have access to sensitive data — whether accidental or intentional. Insider threat is when that risk becomes an actual malicious or negligent action that puts your organization at risk.

In this video, we explain the basics of insider risk management — the practice of identifying, assessing, and reducing the risks that come from employees, contractors, or partners who have access to sensitive data. Insider risk management goes beyond traditional data loss prevention by addressing both malicious and accidental insider threats. From protecting intellectual property to preventing data leaks, insider risk management helps organizations secure their most valuable information.

In this episode of How to Hack a Cloud: Insider Threat, discover how standing administrative access in AWS can be exploited by a disgruntled employee. Follow Michael Scott’s story as he misuses his S3 admin privileges to silently delete critical data, leaving the company blindsided. Learn how CyberArk Secure Cloud Access enforces Zero Standing Privileges, ensuring time-bound, need-based access to prevent such malicious activity—all while maintaining seamless workflows for legitimate tasks. See how this solution strengthens identity security across multi-cloud environments.