Insider Threat Awareness Exam – Security and Risk Management 2026
– Study and Practice Guide
Which of the following scenarios describe a potential insider threat? - correct answer ✔✔ -An
employee takes a photo at their desk and posts...
-An engineer regularly...
-A project manager at a cleared facility...
Johan is a janitor at a DOD facility. He does not have national security eligibility determination.
When he is working near the building entrances, he often opens the door for everyone entering.
Does this pose an insider threat as defined by the NITTF? Why or why not? - correct answer ✔✔
Yes, the incident does meet the definition...is using his authorized access...
Julien is a DOD program manager. He recently accepted a friend request from a woman on
social media. They chat often through DMs. The messages started out unrelated to Julien's
work. The woman's messages quickly shifted when she started complaining about her job and
offering details about her work... What should Julien do and why? - correct answer ✔✔ Report
it, as the woman may be part of a broader effort...
Sun works for a private cleared defense contractor. Her facility recently experienced suspicious
network activity... Could the facility be the victim of adversarial targeting? Why or why not? -
correct answer ✔✔ Yes, adversaries tarted both public and private organizations
Consider the following scenarios. Which are required to be reported? - correct answer ✔✔ Leo
was rushed to make a deadline and bypassed security...
Consider the following scenarios. Which behaviors must be reported? - correct answer ✔✔ A
co-worker is suddenly acting erratically and keeps...
A co-worker is seen taking a box marked...
– Study and Practice Guide
Which of the following scenarios describe a potential insider threat? - correct answer ✔✔ -An
employee takes a photo at their desk and posts...
-An engineer regularly...
-A project manager at a cleared facility...
Johan is a janitor at a DOD facility. He does not have national security eligibility determination.
When he is working near the building entrances, he often opens the door for everyone entering.
Does this pose an insider threat as defined by the NITTF? Why or why not? - correct answer ✔✔
Yes, the incident does meet the definition...is using his authorized access...
Julien is a DOD program manager. He recently accepted a friend request from a woman on
social media. They chat often through DMs. The messages started out unrelated to Julien's
work. The woman's messages quickly shifted when she started complaining about her job and
offering details about her work... What should Julien do and why? - correct answer ✔✔ Report
it, as the woman may be part of a broader effort...
Sun works for a private cleared defense contractor. Her facility recently experienced suspicious
network activity... Could the facility be the victim of adversarial targeting? Why or why not? -
correct answer ✔✔ Yes, adversaries tarted both public and private organizations
Consider the following scenarios. Which are required to be reported? - correct answer ✔✔ Leo
was rushed to make a deadline and bypassed security...
Consider the following scenarios. Which behaviors must be reported? - correct answer ✔✔ A
co-worker is suddenly acting erratically and keeps...
A co-worker is seen taking a box marked...
