Introducing the SRMBOK Guide to Insider Threat Management Programs (ITMP) – your comprehensive guide to setting up an ITMP, an essential read for any organization looking to fortify its defenses against insider threats.

The SRMBOK Guide to Insider Threat Management Programs navigates organizations through the intricacies of identifying, preventing, and mitigating risks posed by insider threats. The guide is a pragmatic approach to building a robust Insider Threat Management Program (ITMP).
 
Key Highlights:
Defining Insider Threats: Understand the multifaceted nature of insider threats, from malicious intents to inadvertent actions, and recognize the criticality of mitigating risks from those within.
Program Framework: Step-by-step guidance on establishing a comprehensive ITMP, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach involving HR, IT, legal, and security departments.
Risk Assessment and Management: Techniques for conducting thorough risk assessments and strategies for effective risk mitigation, focusing on prevention, early detection, and response.
Policies and Procedures: Development and implementation of targeted policies and procedures to address insider threats, including data access guidelines and continuous monitoring.
Awareness and Training: Creation of educational programs to enhance security culture among employees, teaching them to identify potential threats and respond aptly.
Detection and Response: Insights into advanced technological and procedural methods for detecting insider threats and a structured plan for incident response.
Continuous Improvement: Strategies for the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of the ITMP, ensuring adaptability to evolving threats and organizational changes.
 
Why This Guide?
Provides a holistic view of insider threats, encompassing both the human and technological aspects.
Offers practical tools and frameworks, including role-based and persona-based lead indicators, to identify and manage risks effectively.
Encourages a culture of security and mutual support within organizations, minimizing the impact of insider threats on morale and productivity.
 
The SRMBOK Guide to Insider Threat Management Programs is an investment in safeguarding your organization’s most valuable assets from the inside out.