Just going through the Verizon Data Breach Reports of 2008, 2009 & 2010, I notice an increase in the data leaks caused by insiders (18%, 20% & 40% respectively).
Just looking at the present financial crisis in the market and the job cuts being announced, I think we have a ticking bomb here. Nothing is more dangerous than a disgruntled employee. And as fas as I have seen, organizations are pretty lax at the approach towards de-provisioning employees in a fashion that it minimizes the risk.
The focus lately has been a lot on the external threats, thanks largely to Anonymous and Lulzsec, that I fear that this very clear and present threat shall slide by under the radar.
