The Risks No One Talks About
When you think of cybersecurity threats, you probably imagine faceless hackers somewhere overseas trying to break into your network. But the truth is, some of the biggest risks to your business might already have access.
Insider threats don’t always come from bad actors. In fact, many of them are accidental: an employee reusing a weak password, clicking a phishing link, or misconfiguring a system. Others, unfortunately, are intentional, like a disgruntled former employee accessing client data or deleting files.
These risks are harder to detect – and much harder to talk about.
Why Insider Threats Are So Dangerous
When someone already has legitimate access to your systems, traditional cybersecurity tools can’t always spot malicious behavior. That’s what makes insider threats so effective.
Even well-meaning employees can accidentally compromise security if they’re not properly trained or if access isn’t tightly controlled. And when someone leaves the company, forgotten credentials or remote access tools can remain active for weeks—or longer.
For many businesses, it’s not just about trust. It’s about structure.
What Protection Actually Looks Like
Preventing insider threats starts with clear policies and smart systems. That includes:
- Regularly reviewing user permissions
- Promptly deactivating access when someone leaves
- Using multi-factor authentication
- Keeping audit logs and monitoring user activity
- Providing ongoing training on safe practices
It’s also about creating a culture where people feel comfortable reporting suspicious activity—without fear.
tech42’s Approach
We help our clients take control of access—without slowing down their teams. With structured offboarding, access control systems, endpoint monitoring, and real-time alerts, we give you visibility into what’s happening inside your network and the peace of mind that nothing slips through the cracks.
Whether the threat is accidental or intentional, the result can be just as damaging. We’ll help you stay ahead of it.
