share of insider incidents that are negligent vs malicious (Ponemon 2026 avg incidents/org: 13.8 negligent · 6.3 malicious · 5.3 credential theft); credential theft ~21% of incidents but costliest at ~$842,462/event
~54% / ~25%derived
| Value kind | derived — Derived values are guide calculations; their result is only as fixed as the stated inputs, scope, and method. |
|---|---|
| As of | 2025 |
| Source | Ponemon Institute, 2026 Cost of Insider Risks: Global (2025 data) · Average incidents per organization: 13.8 negligent, 6.3 malicious, 5.3 credential theft; credential theft $842,462 per incident (Ponemon blog, 2026 Global Cost of Insider Risks) |
| Derivation | Shares derived from the study's average incident counts per organization: 13.8 negligent, 6.3 malicious, 5.3 credential theft of 25.4 total → ~54% / ~25% / ~21%. The report states per-incident credential-theft cost $842,462 (up from $779,707). |
| Review | checking…review by 2027-05-01 · fast cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-08-18 · 2 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | share-of-insider-incidents-that-are-negligent |
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