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What "Insider" Actually Means in 2026 and Why the Definition I Used as a CISO No Longer Holds

“An employee or contractor with authorized access who, intentionally or unintentionally, caused harm to the firm.”

Gartner Said the Quiet Part Out Loud: Insider Risk Is Investigation, Not Detection

We’re the inaugural sponsor of the Insider Threat Matrix

We’re backing the open framework that’s quietly become the backbone of modern insider threat investigations.

Insider Threat 101: Do You Know Who's Sus?

During the pandemic, the game “Among Us” offered people an opportunity to connect virtually.

Data Loss Prevention: What It Is and Why It’s Not Enough

Most data loss prevention (DLP) tools focus on information, classifying sensitive data and tracking where it goes.

Above Security: What I wanted UEBA to Be Years Ago

Hi, I'm Tricia! I'm very excited you're here.

Why we invested in Above Security

At Ballistic, we spend our time looking for enduring problems in cybersecurity

We Built the Insider Risk Tool We Always Wanted

We could not be more excited to share Above Security with the world

Insider Risk: The Most Talked About Yet Least Solved Problem in Cybersecurity

I'm Orel Agmon, Director of Growth at Above Security, and for years I worked in defense and finance.

Every endgame starts with the right opening.

Most insider threats are preventable.
The difference is how you develop your material.

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