This paper addresses insider risks driven by high turnover, negligence, or malicious behavior. Departing employees account for 87% of anomalous file exfiltration events. Proofpoint stresses intent, behavior monitoring, and offboarding protocols to mitigate data theft, espionage, and fraud. Proactive strategies include structured offboarding, continuous activity monitoring, adaptive policies, and security awareness training. Behavioral analytics provide context behind risky actions, while fostering a security-conscious culture reduces inadvertent risks. By combining visibility, analytics, and programmatic processes, organizations can detect early warning signs before critical data is lost.

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