Insider Threat Training Videos

View important principles and tasks; about 5 -10 minutes. Please note, you will not receive a certificate of completion for watching these videos.

Most recent training videos listed first.



CDSE Bystander Engagement and Insider Risk Video: 
Increased awareness and understanding of bystander engagement will strengthen the workforce and help safeguard national security by empowering individuals to act earlier when identifying concerning behaviors. Engaging insiders who display potential risk indicators can help create positive outcomes for the individuals as well as the organizations.



National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM) PSA: 
This is a public service announcement to promote National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM). NITAM is a National Security awareness campaign that runs the entire month of September, dedicated to providing information about insider threat programs, information sharing, reporting concerning behaviors, and managing insider risk, in order to safeguard classified information and CUI, and prevent individuals with authorized access from causing harm to organizations and national security.



Honor in Hindsight - Episode 4: Mission First
Most insiders exhibit some form of concerning behavior prior to engaging in activities that may indicate an intent to harm an organization. Sometimes this behavior may be associated with personal predispositions or mental, financial, or interpersonal stressors.



Honor in Hindsight - Episode 3: Divided Allegiance
Most insiders exhibit some form of concerning behavior prior to engaging in activities that may indicate an intent to harm an organization. Sometimes this behavior may be associated with personal predispositions or mental, financial, or interpersonal stressors.



Honor in Hindsight - Episode 2: Cadence Interrupted
Most insiders exhibit some form of concerning behavior prior to engaging in activities that may indicate an intent to harm an organization. Sometimes this behavior may be associated with personal predispositions or mental, financial, or interpersonal stressors.



Honor in Hindsight - Episode 1: Wounded Pride
Most insiders exhibit some form of concerning behavior prior to engaging in activities that may indicate an intent to harm an organization. Sometimes this behavior may be associated with personal predispositions or mental, financial, or interpersonal stressors.



Workplace Toxicity and Insider Threat Programs
Workplace toxicity, or a toxic work environment, is an environment where employees are subject to antagonistic behavior, harassment, bullying, hostility, and/or discrimination. Watch the video below to see what United States Postal Service employees are facing and feeling within their organizations’ culture.



Data Quality and Insider Threat Programs: Why it Matters
See what can happen when critical law enforcement data is mistakenly associated with the wrong person or entity.

Cultural Awareness in the Workplace
Cultural Awareness is critical for any workforce that seeks to yield positive outcomes. Watch this video to learn about cultural awareness in the workplace.

Military Virtual Cultural Awareness Training (VCAT)
Cultural Awareness is especially crucial for America's warfighters. Watch this video to see one of the Department of Defense's approaches to building cultural awareness and reducing risk in culturally diverse environments.

Insider Threat: Resilience
Resilience allows individuals to bounce back from setbacks and stressful situations. Without this quality, some people may develop increased risks associated with an insider threat. This animation demonstrates how building resilience helps individuals develop behaviors, thoughts, and actions that promote personal wellbeing and mental health.

Espionage Target - You
Counterintelligence and insider threats are often in the news. While the adversaries may change, some of the methods used to gain our most vital secrets remain the same. Watch this clip from “Espionage Target: You,” a U.S. Armed Forces training film from 1964. More than half a century later, many of the collection methods identified are still in use, and these days, the target extends well beyond the DOD. Anyone with access to sensitive or protected information is vulnerable.

National Insider Threat Awareness Month Brief 
CDSE's new Insider Threat Resilience Video

Social Media Mining by Insider Threats
Social media users often trust companies like Facebook and Twitter to protect their personal information. Users might not consider the risk of bad actors within these companies and how an insider’s motivations might lead to a malicious act, such as espionage.

National Insider Threat Awareness Month Brief 
On September 23rd 2019, Rebecca Morgan with the support of her team from CDSE's Insider Threat Division, co-hosted an inaugural National Insider Threat Awareness Month forum along with OUSD(I) at the Pentagon. The forum included opening remarks from NITTF co-director, Wayne Belk, and a threat awareness briefing by Ms. Morgan.

The Critical Pathway. S2/E4: “Outcomes”
The Insider Threat Vigilance Video Series aids the workforce in identifying and reporting insider threat indicators. In this second season, an unexpected change breeds uncertainty. Which insider moved along the critical pathway to becoming a threat?

The Critical Pathway. S2/E3: “See Something, Say Something”
The Insider Threat Vigilance Video Series aids the workforce in identifying and reporting insider threat indicators. In this second season, an unexpected change breeds uncertainty. Do Antonio and Rachel's coworkers report their behaviors?

The Critical Pathway. S2/E2: “Indicators”
The Insider Threat Vigilance Video Series aids the workforce in identifying and reporting insider threat indicators. In this second season, an unexpected change breeds uncertainty. How do Antonio and Rachel feel about this uncertainty?

The Critical Pathway. S2/E1: “Organizational Trust”
The Insider Threat Vigilance Video Series aids the workforce in identifying and reporting insider threat indicators. In this second season, an unexpected change breeds uncertainty. How does leadership handle the change?

Behavioral Indicators of an Active Shooter
A real-life example of an insider displaying concerning behavioral indicators. This individual would eventually carry out a grave act of kinetic violence.

Insider Threat in Critical Infrastructure
Breakdowns in critical infrastructure can have devastating effects on national security and national public health and safety. An Insider's access can pose a unique threat to these sectors.

Turning People Around, Not Turning Them In. S1/E4: “Meeting of the Minds”
The Insider Threat Vigilance Series aids the workforce in understanding how to identify and report insider threat indicators.

Turning People Around, Not Turning Them In. S1/E3: “What’s Pre-Publication Review?”
The Insider Threat Vigilance Series aids the workforce in understanding how to identify and report insider threat indicators.

Turning People Around, Not Turning Them In. S1/E2: “Check Out My New Ride”
The Insider Threat Vigilance Series aids the workforce in understanding how to identify and report insider threat indicators.

Turning People Around, Not Turning Them In. S1/E1: “An odd encounter with Tim”
The Insider Threat Vigilance Series aids the workforce in understanding how to identify and report insider threat indicators.

Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Support to Security 
Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, and Security work together to manage risk in support of national security. Learn how CI and Insider Threat can support your security program and discover resources for training and awareness at your organization.

Insider Threat for Senior Leaders
Federal and DOD policies establish minimum standards for Insider Threat Programs in government agencies, DOD Components, and cleared industry. This video provides an executive-level summary of these requirements in under eight minutes.

Mishandling Classified Information
Improper handling of classified documents can happen. Sometimes the mishandling is unwitting, but it can also be a potential risk indicator for Insider Threat. Knowing how to handle these situations is crucial to protecting our nation's secrets.

Mozaffar Khazaee
An Insider Threat uses authorized access to U.S. Government resources, including personnel, facilities, information, equipment, networks, or systems, to either wittingly or unwittingly harm national security. Anyone with authorized access to U.S. Government resources could become an insider threat.

Cybersecurity
The internal cyber threat is different from other insider threat challenges faced by your organization and requires specific strategies to prevent and address them. Watch the video, then follow the links to test your knowledge, and learn more.

Unauthorized Disclosure: DNI Testimony
Improper handling of classified documents can happen. As a cleared individual, you have an obligation to protect classified information. Failure to do so can result in damage to national security and the warfighter. Watch the video, then follow the links to test your knowledge, and learn more.