While external threats like ransomware dominate headlines, insider threats often pose greater risks because trusted employees already have legitimate access to critical systems and sensitive data. These individuals know where valuable information resides and how to bypass security controls, making detection extremely challenging. Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report highlights the severity of insider threats. Next-generation SIEMs combined with UEBA provide advanced capabilities to identify suspicious behavior, uncover motives, and detect insider activity before it leads to significant damage.

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