Journal of Innovation Information Technology and Application (JINITA)
Vol 7 No 1 (2025): JINITA, June 2025

Addressing Insider Threats: The Human Factor in Cybersecurity for Financial Institutions

Zangana, Hewa Majeed (Unknown)
Mohammed , Harman Salih (Unknown)
Husain, Mamo Muhamad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

Financial institutions face persistent cybersecurity threats, with insider threats emerging as a particularly complex challenge due to their human-centric nature. This study aims to examine the human factor in cybersecurity within financial institutions, with a focus on insider threats and strategies to mitigate them. A hybrid research approach was used, combining a systematic literature review (SLR) and qualitative case study analysis to investigate cybersecurity risks, AI-driven solutions, and regulatory compliance. The findings reveal that AI-powered tools—such as behavioral biometrics, machine learning, and blockchain technologies—substantially enhance fraud detection and risk management. Real-world implementations in financial institutions demonstrated improved threat response, reduced regulatory penalties, and increased operational efficiency. The study concludes that integrating technological tools with a strong cybersecurity culture can significantly mitigate insider threats.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jinita

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Engineering

Description

Software Engineering, Mobile Technology and Applications, Robotics, Database System, Information Engineering, Interactive Multimedia, Computer Networking, Information System, Computer Architecture, Embedded System, Computer Security, Digital Forensic Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual/Augmented ...