what function do insider threat programs aim to fulfill

Insider threat programs aim to fulfill several functions, including proactively identifying potential threats, detecting individuals at risk of becoming insider threats, mitigating the risks those individuals pose before the issue escalates, and reporting information about actual or potential insider threats. These programs are designed to deter, detect, and mitigate actions by insiders who represent a threat to national security. Additionally, they can help organizations detect insider threats, respond to them, remediate their consequences, and comply with standards, laws, and regulations. Insider threat programs can also institute appropriate security countermeasures, including awareness programs, to deter potential insider threats.