Global Counter-Insider Threat Program (GCITP)

Last month was National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM). This month-long campaign was started by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence & Security), or OUSD (I&S), and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). NITAM aims to educate government and private industries about the risk of insider threats to an organization, as well as highlight the importance of education and counter-insider threat programs. During NITAM, organizations came together to present at an annual conference, as well as publishing important information regarding insider threats and risk management. Experts from across the government and industry sectors, such as representatives of ARLISan, PERSEREC, and West Point, highlighted key areas that organizations should emphasize in their efforts to reduce insider threats. Interested in learning more? Check out West Point’s “The MIROR Journal” for useful articles on insider threats and risk management. 👇 Looking to certify members of your team on insider threat prevention and risk management? Head over to our page to learn more about the Global Counter-Insider Threat Program! -- #InsiderThreat #ProfessionalCertification #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #GCITP #CareerGrowth #DataProtection #SecurityManagement #InsiderThreatMitigation

Today marks one year since the official launch of the Global Counter-Insider Threat Program (GCITP)! While we are continuing to grow, we have seen 19 new certified individuals across the globe in one year. We have certified Insider Threat and Risk Management professionals from the United States as well as Germany, within the private and government sectors. This milestone marks an important moment for the GCITP to continue to grow and certify professionals worldwide. While technology and communication advances, we should continue to remain vigilant in ensuring that professionals have the necessary tools to deter, detect, prevent, and mitigate insider threats to any organization. If you’re interested in what the GCITP has to offer you and your team, head to the GCITP site for more information.

💡 Did you know: The Global Counter-Insider Threat Program (GCITP) is an authorized certification under the DoD COOL program for both Military and Civilian employees! The Department of Defense Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) program offers funding for specific, approved certifications and training programs. 🔎 What does this mean? Civilians of the DoD, as well as Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsman can apply for funding through their agency/education office for the GCITP certification. (Note: Currently, Air Force COOL does not offer funding for the GCITP program; however, that is subject to change in the future.) ⭐ What’s in it for you? The DoD COOL program can provide funding for you to take the certification exam at no-cost! This gives you an opportunity to obtain a one-of-a-kind certification for Counter-Insider Threat and Risk Mitigation. Want to learn more about the DoD COOL program? Head to https://lnkd.in/giDBftSk for more information. Interested in getting started with the GCITP Certification? Visit https://gcitp.umd.edu/ for more information. -- #InsiderThreat #ProfessionalDevelopment #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #CertificationProgram #GCITP #CareerGrowth #SecurityManagement #InsiderThreatMitigation #DataProtection #InformationSecurity

If you're in the DC area, consider attending the 5th annual Insider Threat Social and Behavioral Sciences Summit U.S. DoD Personnel and Security Research Center's (PERSEREC) Threat Lab on August 27th & 28th! The GCITP program was started in partnership with the PERSEREC Threat Lab, and this is a fantastic opportunity to network and learn from the industry experts and leaders on insider threat behaviors! Let us know if you'll be attending, and what you're most looking forward to! #CounterInsiderThreat #InsiderThreat #RiskManagement #Certification #ProfessionalDevelopment #TheThreatLab

In today's interconnected world, the threat from within can be just as dangerous as threats from the outside. Insider threats, whether intentional or accidental, can compromise sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage an organization’s reputation and financial stability. As we navigate this complex landscape, the role of a well-trained counter-insider threat professional becomes more critical than ever. According to reporting from Code42, insider threats have cost organizations $15 million on average. (https://lnkd.in/duaQ2sJX) A certification in counter-insider threat management is not just a credential; it's a commitment to excellence and a proactive stance against potential vulnerabilities. Here’s why it matters: 1. Evolving Threat Landscape: Insider threats are continually evolving, becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. Certification programs ensure professionals are up to date with the latest trends, tools, and techniques. 2. Organizational Trust: Certified professionals bring a level of trust and credibility to their roles. Organizations can rely on their expertise to implement robust security measures and foster a culture of vigilance. 3. Strategic Advantage: Having a certified team is a strategic advantage. It not only enhances the organization’s security posture but also demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding assets, which can be a key differentiator in the marketplace. 4. Professional Growth: For individuals, certification is a pathway to career advancement. It validates their skills and knowledge, opening doors to new opportunities and leadership roles within their field. As we continue to witness high-profile cases of insider threats causing significant damage, it becomes clear that investing in counter-insider threat certification is not optional—it's imperative. By equipping ourselves with the right knowledge and skills, we can better protect our organizations and contribute to a safer digital environment. Prioritize the development and recognition of skilled counter-insider threat professionals. Visit the https://gcitp.umd.edu/ to learn more about how you can become part of this community today. #InsiderThreat #CyberSecurity #ProfessionalCertification #RiskManagement #DataProtection #SecurityLeadership #ThreatMitigation

The GCITP, developed by the University of Maryland, offers a comprehensive certification covering all essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required for counter-insider threat professionals. This program is available to both government and private industry professionals, focusing on protecting organizations from insider threats. Eligibility requirements include having four or more years of experience in a counter-insider threat or insider risk management role or completing 20 or more hours of specific training. The certification costs $650 with a four-year cycle and is recognized by the DoD COOL program for military personnel. Our program partners with prestigious organizations such as the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, the National Insider Threat Task Force, and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center. Ready to enhance your career and protect your organization? Visit https://gcitp.umd.edu/ for more details or contact us directly on LinkedIn. #InsiderThreat #ProfessionalCertification #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #GCITP #CareerGrowth #DataProtection #SecurityManagement #InsiderThreatMitigation

𝖡𝗈𝗈𝗌𝗍 𝖸𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖢𝖺𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗋 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖦𝗅𝗈𝖻𝖺𝗅 𝖢𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗋-𝖨𝗇𝗌𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝖳𝗁𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍 𝖯𝗋𝗈𝗀𝗋𝖺𝗆 (𝖦𝖢𝖨𝖳𝖯)! 𝖠𝗋𝖾 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝖺n I𝗇𝗌𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗋 T𝗁𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍/Risk 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝖿𝖾𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅 𝗌𝖾𝖾𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗈 𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗏𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗌𝗄𝗂𝗅𝗅𝗌? 𝖣𝗈 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖺𝗀𝖾 or support 𝗂𝗇𝗌𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍 programs 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝖺𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝖾𝗇𝗁𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 employee 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗍𝗂𝗌𝖾 𝗂𝗇 𝗋𝗂𝗌𝗄 𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖺𝗀𝖾𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍 𝗆𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗀𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇? 🔍 𝖶𝗁𝗒 the 𝖦𝖢𝖨𝖳𝖯? • A first-of-its-kind, global industry certification for Insider Threat/Risk professionals • Showcase your 𝗄𝗇𝗈𝗐𝗅𝖾𝖽𝗀𝖾, 𝗌𝗄𝗂𝗅𝗅𝗌, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖺𝖻𝗂𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌 of organizational insider threat mitigation strategies 📈 𝖨𝗇𝗌𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗌 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝖺 𝗀𝗋𝗈𝗐𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗋𝗇 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗈𝗋𝗀𝖺𝗇𝗂𝗓𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌. 𝖤𝗊𝗎𝗂𝗉 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋𝗌𝖾𝗅𝖿 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗍𝖾𝖺𝗆 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗍𝗈𝗈𝗅𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗆𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗀𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗌𝖾 𝗋𝗂𝗌𝗄𝗌 𝖾𝖿𝖿𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗅𝗒. 𝖥𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖽𝖾𝗍𝖺𝗂𝗅𝗌, 𝗏𝗂𝗌𝗂𝗍 the GCITP website 𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖺𝗀𝖾 𝗎𝗌 𝖽𝗂𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗅𝗒 𝗈𝗇 𝖫𝗂𝗇𝗄𝖾𝖽𝖨𝗇! #InsiderThreat #ProfessionalDevelopment #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #CertificationProgram #GCITP #CareerGrowth #SecurityManagement #InsiderThreatMitigation #DataProtection #InformationSecurity