Insider & Credential Breaches: Defending Against the Threat Within

 

An Insider and credential breach occurs when a legitimate user—such as an employee, contractor, or business partner—misuses their access to steal, leak, or manipulate sensitive information. These incidents, whether driven by negligence, stolen credentials, or malicious intent, pose significant security risks. Seceon’s AI‑powered platforms, aiSIEM™ and aiXDR™, are designed to detect behavioral anomalies—like unusual logins or unexpected network activity—and automatically isolate compromised accounts, helping organizations swiftly contain these threats before they escalate.

 

The Real Scope of the Threat

• Frequency & cost: Insider breaches contribute to about 34% of all data breaches, with average losses around $15 million per incident .
• Types of insiders:
• Negligent insiders (56%)– accidental misuse costing $6.6 million annually.
• Malicious insiders (26%)– deliberate data theft (avg. cost $648 K).
• Credential theft (18%)– cheapest route to high-impact breaches, averaging ~$805 K per incident.
• Undetected threats: Businesses take nearly 77–85 days to discover insider incidents.

 

Why Detection Is So Difficult

Insiders operate with valid credentials and system privileges, making their actions hard to distinguish from normal users. Common indicators of insider threats include:

• Logins from unfamiliar locations or unusual times
• Mass file access or downloads
• Unauthorized privilege changes
• Unexpected lateral movements between systems

These hidden patterns often go unnoticed without behavioral analytics and real‑time tracking.

 

Seceon’s Proactive Approach to Breach Defense

Seceon tackles these threats with precision, combining visibility, intelligence, and automation:

1. Behavior-Based Monitoring
   Our platform builds detailed user behavioral baselines, flagging deviations like unusual access times, bulk transfers, or privilege escalations.
2. Cross-Data Correlation
   Seceon links logins, network events, and access patterns into cohesive “threat stories”—filtering noise and prioritizing real risks.
3. Automated Containment
   On detecting high‑risk behavior, the system can block user sessions, disable accounts, or segment affected assets—all within seconds.
4. Intelligent Alerting
   Alerts are contextual, not generic—detailing what happened, how, and where, aiding swift and precise investigations.
5. Ongoing Learning
   Using AI/ML, Seceon continually refines its understanding of insider behavior, reducing false positives and adapting to new patterns.

 

Protecting Against Credential & Insider Breaches

Mitigation strategies include:

• Least privilege access: Limit user privileges to essential tasks.
• Strong authentication controls: Enforce MFA across critical systems.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): Secure high‑risk accounts like admins .
• Comprehensive User Monitoring: Track user file access, network paths, and system changes .
• Regular audits and training: Reinforce security culture and reduce accidental breaches.
• DLP and anomaly tools: Detect mass data transfers or uploads to personal networks.

 

Why Seceon Stands Out

Seceon’s insider threat solution offers:

• ✅ Accurate detection of subtle anomalies
• ✅ Automation that quenches threats quickly
• ✅ Detailed forensic logs for compliance and investigation
• ✅ Scalable architecture perfect for MSPs, SMBs, and enterprises
• ✅ Unified SIEM/XDR platform with centralized oversight

Combined, these capabilities help organizations defend against both accidental and malicious insider risk—without overwhelming security teams.

 

Stay Prepared — Not Just Reactive

Almost 70% of organizations report feeling vulnerable to insider risks. In today’s hybrid and cloud-enabled landscape, detecting and stopping insider threats is non-negotiable. With Seceon’s real‑time behavior analytics and automated protection, businesses can prevent breaches that might otherwise go undiscovered for months.

 

Take Control—Start Your Insider Threat Defense Now

The time to strengthen your insider security is now. Seceon provides a proactive solution that detects early, responds fast, and secures your data—all powered by cutting-edge AI.