ThreatTalk: The IT Worker, Threat from Within and The Hermit Kingdom

ThreatTalk Series | Episode 1

The insider threat is a multifaceted challenge that represents a significant cybersecurity risk to organizations today. Some insiders act with malicious intent, such as employees aiming to steal data or harm the organization. Others are unintentional, making careless errors or falling prey to phishing schemes. 

Recently, nation-states such as the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) have employed insider threat activity using remote work employees impersonated IT workers to steal company propriety data along with sending funds to support the Kim Jong Un regime.

During this ThreatTalk we’ll uncover DPRK methods of gaining access, the risks posed by insider threats, and their impacts on the organizations they have infiltrated. From DPRK schemes profiting millions for weapon programs and financial gains to stories of high-profile data breaches like Tesla and Verizon, this session will provide expert insights on what happened and how we can combat these sophisticated threats.

Our Threat Intelligence and Research team will be covering:

• Understanding the Basics of Insider Threats
• The Importance of Understanding Insider Threats and Their Motivations
• Insider Blind Spots
• Breaking Down DPRK Insider Threat Schemes
• Highlighting Key Cyberattacks Carried Out by DPRK Contracted IT Professionals
• Assessing the Risks Linked to Insider Threats
• Open Q/A on Insider Threats and the Role of Foreign Nationals in Corporate Espionage

What is a ThreatTalk?

Powered by ARC LABs, ThreatTalk is a webinar series crafted to drive engagement and provide timely and relevant intelligence on the state of the threat landscape. Led by our seasoned experts, each session dives into our latest threat intelligence trends and effective threat-hunting strategies.