Description
Insider threats pose a unique challenge because they emerge from trusted individuals within the organisation. This module explains the differences between malicious, negligent, and accidental insider threats, and provides staff with clear strategies to identify warning signs and take appropriate action. Real-world scenarios help learners understand how insider risks can develop and how to prevent them.
Who Should Complete This Module:
This module is suitable for all employees, contractors, and managers across Australian organisations. It’s ideal for compliance, onboarding, security awareness programs, and ongoing staff training.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the different types of insider threats: malicious, negligent, and accidental.
Recognise scenarios and behaviours that may indicate insider threats.
Apply secure behaviours to reduce the likelihood of negligent or accidental risks.
Follow organisational policies on access, data protection, and reporting.
Understand the importance of early reporting and confidentiality protections.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this module, staff will be able to:
Identify signs of malicious insider behaviour including sabotage, theft, or fraud.
Recognise negligent behaviours that may lead to data breaches.
Avoid accidental insider mistakes through secure email, file management, and communication.
Apply access controls, strong passwords, encryption, and proper device handling.
Report concerns quickly and appropriately to management or IT.
Topics Covered:
Insider threats: malicious, negligent, and accidental risks.
Real-world examples of financial fraud, IP theft, sabotage, credential sharing, and data leaks.
Early warning signs of insider threat behaviours.
Secure behaviours for access control, data handling, and device security.
Safe email use, communication, and information sharing.
Organisational reporting procedures and confidentiality.
Key Benefits:
Helps staff identify and prevent insider threats.
Covers malicious, negligent, and accidental insider risks.
Includes real-world scenarios to make learning relatable.
Supports Australian privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection compliance.
Suitable for all employees, including managers, contractors, and remote workers.
SCORM 1.2 and MP4 formats included.
Fully LMS compatible with instant digital download.