How to Work With Your Physical Security Team to Prevent Insider Threats
Cyber Defense Magazine, Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Insider threats cross physical and digital boundaries, so cyber and physical security teams must integrate.
Research cited shows 68% of surveyed organizations encountered between 21 and more than 40 insider threat incidents in 2026, up from 57% in 2024. Because insiders already hold authorized access, incidents are harder to detect and more damaging.
The article recommends a cross-functional insider threat team spanning cybersecurity, physical security, HR, legal, IT operations and executive leadership. Integrating badge access records, surveillance footage and authentication logs lets teams correlate signals, such as a user downloading sensitive files while entering a restricted area.
Clear policies covering physical and digital conduct form the program's foundation.