Digital Research Alliance of Canada: Insider Threats

Insider threats pose significant risks to research institutions, from data theft to unintentional security breaches. This session explores the types of insider threats, how they impact research, and practical strategies to detect and prevent them. Using real-world examples, we’ll highlight the risks specific to research environments and provide actionable steps to mitigate these threats. The session concludes with an interactive insider threat simulation to reinforce key takeaways. 

Objectives: 
- Understand insider threats and their impact on research. 
- Learn to identify and mitigate insider threats. 
- Participate in a hands-on insider threat simulation.

Presenters: Catherine Di Vita and Benjamin Reid (Digital Research Alliance of Canada)