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Defending Against the Wrong Enemy: 2017 SANS Insider Threat Survey by Eric Cole - July 31, 2017
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It is easy, while evaluating attack vectors, researching competitors and gauging the threat from organized crime or foreign adversaries, to conclude that external attacks should be the primary focus of defense. This conclusion would be wrong. The critical element is not the source of a threat, but its potential for damage. This survey highlights the importance of managing internal threats as the key to winning at cyber security.
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