This Forrester Consulting study, commissioned by Imperva, reveals that insider threats are responsible for 58% of data security incidents—yet remain under-prioritized. Despite rapid cloud adoption and increasing threats, fewer than 30% of organizations have an insider risk strategy. Many rely on outdated tools or “check-box” compliance. The report urges a comprehensive data protection approach: integrating Zero Trust, behavior analytics, automation, and a dedicated insider risk function. Benefits include improved visibility, fewer breaches, better compliance, and reduced brand impact. Firms must treat insider risk as a human-centric issue requiring executive buy-in and strategic investment.

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