About Insider Risk Index
We help organizations understand and improve their insider risk posture through comprehensive assessments, expert insights, and actionable recommendations.
Our Mission
To democratize access to world-class insider threat assessment capabilities, helping organizations of all sizes build more secure and resilient environments.
Security First
Built by security professionals for security professionals
Accessible
Free assessments available to organizations of all sizes
Practical
Actionable recommendations that drive real improvements
Evidence-Based
Grounded in research and validated by industry data
Assessment Methodology
Our 5-pillar framework is validated by real-world data from the Ponemon Institute, Verizon DBIR, and enhanced with threat intelligence from the ForScie Insider Threat Matrix.
5-Pillar Framework
Industry-validated weightings based on cost impact analysis
Visibility
Monitoring & Detection Capabilities
Coaching
Prevention & Training Programs
Evidence
Investigation & Response
Identity
Access Controls & SaaS
Phishing
Social Engineering Defense
Research-Based
Built on analysis from Ponemon Institute 2025 ($17.4M cost study), Gartner Market Guide G00805757 (48% attack increase), and Verizon DBIR 2024 (68% breaches involve human element).
Expert Validation
Methodology validated against ForScie Insider Threat Matrix community research covering 50+ documented attack techniques and patterns.
Data-Driven
Framework weights derived from economic impact analysis: visibility and prevention (25% each), investigation (20%), identity and phishing defense (15% each).
Industry Benchmarks
Industry benchmarks derived from Ponemon Institute research across financial services ($758K avg incident cost), healthcare (70% internal breaches), and other industries.
Our Principles
The values that guide everything we do
Privacy First
Your data is encrypted and never shared. We collect only what's necessary for benchmarking.
Actionable Results
Every assessment provides specific, prioritized recommendations you can implement.
Practical Focus
We focus on realistic, cost-effective solutions that work in real organizational environments.
Continuous Improvement
Our methodology evolves based on new threats, technologies, and industry feedback.
Research Foundation
Our assessments are grounded in the latest industry research and threat intelligence
Ponemon Institute 2025
Global Cost of Insider Threats study provides the economic foundation for our pillar weightings
Verizon DBIR 2024
Data Breach Investigations Report informs our understanding of insider threat patterns
ForScie Matrix
Community-driven threat intelligence enhances our recommendations with real-world techniques
All research is properly attributed and cited in our methodology documentation
Explore the Insider Threat Matrix →Research Foundation
Built on authoritative security research and community-driven threat intelligence
Research-Based Methodology
Security Community Driven
Assessment framework developed from analysis of authoritative security research and industry incident data
This assessment framework synthesizes insights from multiple authoritative sources rather than proprietary research. All data sources are properly attributed and citations are provided throughout the platform.
Research Support
The Insider Risk Index research and assessment platform is sponsored by Above Security, a leader in insider threat protection solutions.
Above Security
Above Security provides comprehensive insider threat protection solutions, helping organizations detect, investigate, and respond to insider risks. Their support enables us to maintain this free assessment platform and contribute valuable research to the security community.
This sponsorship enables independent research while maintaining the objectivity and accuracy of our assessment methodology.
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