Insider threats among Dutch SMEs: Nature and extent of incidents, and cyber security measures

Insider threats represent a latent risk to all organisations, whether they are large companies or Small or Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Insiders, the individuals with privileged access to the assets of organisations, can compromise their proper functioning and cause serious consequences that can...

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Authors: Moneva, Asier (Author) ; Leukfeldt, E. R. 1982- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Journal of criminology
Year: 2023, Volume: 56, Issue: 4, Pages: 416-440
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