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Focus on Insider Threats
In the Wake of Mass Layoffs, Insider Threats Multiply
The numbers have been staggering—18,000 roles at Amazon, 10,000 people from Microsoft, 26,000 people from Meta, 6,650 people from Dell, more than 70 percent of the headcount at Twitter. The past six months have brought massive layoffs across the technology sector worldwide, particularly hitting companies in Silicon Valley and other tech hubs in the United States. But when such seismic personnel shifts occur, they inevitably spur ill will, bad publicity, and significant stress both among people who were laid off and the staff that remains.
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Operational Strategies for Today’s Insider Threat Environment
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The State of Insider Threat Initiatives 10 Years After Snowden
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How to Avoid Common Layoff Mistakes
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Fast Facts: 3 Types of Insider Threats
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During Layoffs, Remember to Give Fair WARNing
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Infographic: How Much Do Insider Threat Incidents Cost Companies?
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