31 Insider Threat Statistics You Need to Know in 2023

Last year saw approximately 31% of all data breaches caused by insider threats, costing an average of $8.76m globally. Both malicious and accidental activities from contractors and employees pose significant threats to organisations, costing billions in lost data, reputational damage, and legal expenses. To safeguard against this, companies are advised to introduce robust security measures, monitor staff activities, and importantly, educate employees about insider threats.