insider threats and corporate espionage
Insider threats refer to risks that arise from individuals within an organization who have authorized access or insider privileges and intend to cause harm, compromise data, or misuse resources. These threats can include employees, contractors, or partners with malicious intentions or who inadvertently endanger the organization's security. Corporate espionage involves the clandestine and unethical activities conducted by individuals or entities to gain unauthorized access to proprietary information, trade secrets, or intellectual property of a company. It often involves the theft, sabotage, or unauthorized transfer of confidential data, aiming to provide competitors or unauthorized parties with an unfair advantage or financial gain.
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