Cyber threats don’t stay online—and insider threats don’t stop at the employee roster. Former FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate joins Fred Burton to explore what these shifting boundaries mean for corporate security. Drawing on nearly three decades at the FBI and his advisory work at FTI Consulting, Paul discusses cyber-physical convergence, the expanding scope of insider threats, and the importance of connecting intelligence across teams. He shares why building trusted relationships before a crisis, getting security fundamentals right, and turning information into action are essential to protecting people and organizations.
Listeners will:
• Learn how compromised systems, exposed personal information, and online surveillance can turn digital threats into real-world harm
• Understand how remote work, contractors, and supply chain partners are expanding insider risk beyond the traditional employee model
• Explore how collaboration across security, human resources, legal, and leadership helps teams connect intelligence and take preventive action
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