Definition
An Insider Threat is a security risk posed by individuals within an organization, such as employees, contractors, or partners, who misuse their authorized access to harm the organization's data, systems, or operations.
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Data Loss Prevention
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a set of tools and processes that ensure sensitive data is not lost, misused, or accessed by unauthorized users. DLP solutions monitor, detect, and block the unauthorized transmission of confidential information.
Privileged Access Management
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a cybersecurity discipline that secures, controls, and monitors access for privileged accounts that have elevated permissions to critical systems and data.
Access Control
Access control is a security mechanism that regulates who or what can view, use, or interact with resources in a computing environment. It enforces policies that grant or deny permissions based on user identity, role, or other attributes.
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