Behavioral Science & Insider Threat Flashcards

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DoD Directive 5205.16

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DoD will implement the National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum Standards for Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs in accordance with ref b, e, f

the threat that an insider may do harm to the security of the US requires the integration and synchronization of programs across the dept. Threats include damage to US via espionage, terrorism, unauthorized disclosure of national security info, or through loss or degradation of resources or capabilities.

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Insider Threat Programs are required to have multi-disciplinary capabilities to include which elements?

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Cybersecurity
Behavioral Science or Mental Health
Counterintelligence
Human Resources

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Insider Threat is limited to damage to the US through espionage or terrorism alone

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False

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Behavioral science

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psychology, sociology, anthropology–about human behavior that can’t be predicted 100%

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behavioral scientists

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Training, consultation, research

Includes organizational culture (set of underlying beliefs assumptions which contribute to psychological environment of org), and individual behavior

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Org behavior

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loyalty, commitment to mission and org

Conformity w/security-related rules and guidelines

org citizenship behavior “voluntary actions geared toward the greater good, independent of personal gain

Willingness to seek professional help for personal/psychological issues which could decrease reliability and effectiveness

Vigilance about protecting the org and national security interests, and reporting concerning or suspicious behaviors if necessary

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Behavior science

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identify, explain and contextualize certain behaviors that come to insider threat HUB

Can operationalize current research to enhance mitigation efforts

Uses empirical, observational and clinical data

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MEs

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ME 5 cont insider threat training is crucial

ME 15 human nature increases performance of including behavior science

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Defense Personal

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PERSEREC:

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Three lists?

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Reverse engineering cases: studying actions

The rational approach: SME relies on logic and experience

Science: discriminate between good and bad actors

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Which of the following do behavioral scientists contribute to Insider Threat Programs?

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ID concerning behaviors

Providing expert consultation

Not employee aid program counseling

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Which of the following do behavioral scientists contribute to Insider Threat Programs?

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ID concerning behaviors

Providing expert consultation

Not employee aid program counseling

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Which of the following are vital aspects of research in behavioral science

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Conducting interviews
Analyzing data
Reviewing case studies

NOT on-boarding new hires

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Critical Pathway as it relates to insider threats

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Critical path analysis: demonstrate a common set of factors, similar pattern of individual and org behavior

Application of critical pathway: provides useful categories to see if person on destructive path

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Four Elements of critical pathway

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Personal predispositions: med/psych, undiagnosed/treated med conditions, social networks risks, previous rule violations, personality or social skills issues, decision-making deficits (not everyone with these issues is an insider threat)

Stressors: personal, financial, professional (place additional pressures on those with certain predisposition and put farther along critical pathway.)

Concerning behaviors: interpersonal, technical, financial, personnel, mental health, social networks, suspicious travel (do these before acting directly against org)–>problematic org responses: inattention, no risk assessment, inadequate investigation, other actions that escalate–>actions that escalate risk

hostile or destructive acts: Usually occurs with planning and prep

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which of the following critical path elements is described as personal characteristics that predispose individuals toward becoming an insider risk?

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Personal predisposition

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which of the following critical path elements is best described as an event that results in changes in personal, social, or professional responsibilities that require people to spend effort and energy to adjust?

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Stressors