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Operationalising a framework for organisational vulnerability to intentional insider threat: the OVIT as a valid and reliable diagnostic tool

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  • Justine Bedford
  • Luke van der Laan

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There are several models and frameworks that assist in understanding insider threat. However, practical limitations in operationalising these models include them being overly complex, too subjective, cumbersome, or lacking dimensionality. In response, this study looks to operationalise a practice-based framework for determining organisational vulnerability to intentional insider threat. The study reports on an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to determine the validity and reliability of the Organisational Vulnerability to Intentional Insider Threat (OVIT) diagnostic tool. The EFA results (construct validity and reliability statistics) show promise for the use of the OVIT in operationalising intentional insider threat detection. Limitations of the study are presented and future research progressing this exploratory study are encouraged.

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  • Justine Bedford & Luke van der Laan, 2021. "Operationalising a framework for organisational vulnerability to intentional insider threat: the OVIT as a valid and reliable diagnostic tool," Journal of Risk Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 24(9), pages 1180-1203, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jriskr:v:24:y:2021:i:9:p:1180-1203
    DOI: 10.1080/13669877.2020.1806910
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