An entity with authorized access that has the potential to harm an information system through destruction, disclosure, modification of data, and/or denial of service. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR) A person or group of persons within an organization who pose a potential risk through violating security policies. (NICCS) Extended Definition: One or more individuals with the access and/or inside knowledge of a company, organization, or enterprise that would allow them to exploit the vulnerabilities of that entity's security, systems, services, products, or facilities with the intent to cause harm. (NICCS)
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An entity with authorized access that has the potential to harm an information system through destruction, disclosure, modification of data, and/or denial of service. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR) A person or group of persons within an organization who pose a potential risk through violating security policies. (NICCS) Extended Definition: One or more individuals with the access and/or inside knowledge of a company, organization, or enterprise that would allow them to exploit the vulnerabilities of that entity's security, systems, services, products, or facilities with the intent to cause harm. (NICCS)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Inside Threat. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/inside-threat
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