The coordinated response to significant incidents that threaten organizational reputation, operations, or stakeholder confidence, requiring executive leadership and cross-functional coordination.
Insider threat incidents often trigger organization-wide crises due to their sensitive nature, potential legal implications, and impact on employee trust. Crisis management for insider threats involves coordinating between security, legal, HR, communications, and executive teams while managing media attention, regulatory notifications, and stakeholder communications. The response must balance transparency with investigation integrity, employee privacy with business protection, and swift action with due process requirements.