Human Factors In Security Management: Understanding And Mitigating Insider Threats
Afnan Asasfeh, Saif E. A. Alnawayseh, Reem AbdElkareem Alomoush, Mohammed Salahat · 2024
In an epoch characterized by swift technological progress, the intricacy of insider threats presents a daunting challenge to the management of security within organizations. This review of existing literature meticulously examines the internal hazards, human elements, methods of detection, and methods of mitigation, and ever-evolving technological solutions for safeguarding sensitive information. The enumeration of significant challenges encapsulates a summary of the life cycle of insider threats while emphasizing the crucially of employing a purposeful approach to tackle privacy concerns With a forward-looking perspective, this study identifies potential areas of exploration and research, with a specific emphasis on incorporating artificial intelligence, adopting behavioral biometrics, and formulating proactive prevention strategies. The all-encompassing perspectives presented herein aspire to furnish security practitioners, researchers, and policymakers with a thorough comprehension and to encourage the formulation of adaptable security policies capable of effectively countering dynamic insider threats. This overview contributes to the ongoing discussion surrounding cybersecurity and provides valuable guidance to organizations seeking to fortify their defenses against threats arising from a digitally interconnected environment.