2025
SCHEDULE
The Insider Threat: Applying Structured Analytic Techniques to Museum Security
4:50–5:30 pm
| Monday, Sept. 22This presentation will explore the critical issue of insider threats within museums, examining the latest data regarding activism, particularly how certain forms of activism may evolve into insider-driven threats and the various forms these threats can take, including theft, vandalism, sabotage, and unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information. It outlines the different types of insiders—such as disgruntled employees, opportunists, contractors, and even trusted long-term staff—highlighting how their access and familiarity with institutional procedures can be exploited. The presentation also delves into interpreting museum thefts with a structured analytical approach known as “crime scripting” which emphasizes proactive strategies to identify, map, assess, and mitigate these internal vulnerabilities by outlining strategic intervention points for security and law enforcement.
