Discussion Question

Personal factors, such as anger, revenge, and lack of rewards and recognition, may increase the risk of someone stealing from or spying against employees. Organizations should apply adequate security screening to select new employees, as well as providing a reward and recognition system to motivate employees and increase morale.

Review the recent insider theft cases. Analyze your findings about one identified thief. How can you learn from your chosen thief to acknowledge and recognize the motives and behavioral indicators that someone might be spying against the company you work for?

When responding to your classmates, discuss the security violations committed, and how you would prevent this from happening again. Be sure to use specific examples.