Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast – Episode 131: Insider Threats

In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, EMA cybersecurity experts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler explore one of the most overlooked risks in enterprise security — the insider threat. From unintentional mistakes to deliberate policy violations, insider threats often originate within the organization and can have significant consequences for data protection and compliance.

Chris and Ken discuss how evolving workplace tools — including AI assistants like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot — are creating new avenues for accidental data exposure, and what IT and security teams can do to mitigate those risks. They also revisit the timeless principle of “see something, say something” as a powerful way to strengthen organizational security awareness and responsiveness.

Key discussion points include:

• Defining and identifying insider threats

• How everyday users unintentionally create security gaps

• The risks of AI-enabled tools and corporate data sharing

• Why employee vigilance and communication are critical to prevention

Listen now to learn how to foster a proactive, security-aware culture that protects your organization from within.