The Insider
Most of this chapter so far has focused on automated tools such as viruses, worms, and spyware. Because these threats have grabbed the majority of headlines over the past few years, they received the majority of the focus in this introductory material. Viruses, worms, and spyware do not, however, represent the majority of potential security problems on a given infrastructure. In addition to them, there are many others, not the least of which are those caused by the insider.
An insider is a person who has some level of permission on the protected network. Insiders either work for a company and are therefore trusted on its network or are a member of your family at home and are therefore trusted on your home network. They are on the ...
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