Cybersecurity threats often conjure images of shadowy hackers exploiting software vulnerabilities, but the reality is far more complex. Insider threats—whether caused by negligent employees, disgruntled workers, or malicious actors—account for a staggering 34% of all data breaches (Verizon DBIR, 2023). Unlike external hackers, insiders already have access to an organization’s sensitive data, making their potential for damage even greater.
While companies invest heavily in firewalls, endpoint protection, and threat detection systems, these solutions do little to address the human factor—the weakest link in any security strategy. That’s where ChallengeWord comes in. Designed as the first proactive, non-confrontational security solution for real-life interactions, ChallengeWord is a game-changer in preventing employee-driven breaches, whether intentional or accidental.
Insider threats fall into three main categories:
According to a 2023 Ponemon Institute report, the average cost of an insider-related breach has skyrocketed to $15.4 million per incident. Unlike external cyberattacks, which rely on bypassing security infrastructure, insider threats bypass traditional defenses entirely because they originate from trusted individuals inside the organization.
A single social engineering attack on an MGM Resorts employee led to a catastrophic breach, disrupting casino operations and causing financial losses in the millions. The attacker simply tricked an employee into revealing credentials, proving that even the most sophisticated security systems are powerless against human manipulation.
This is exactly why ChallengeWord exists—to stop social engineering, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure that employees are who they claim to be before critical actions are taken.
Insiders often exploit implicit trust within an organization to bypass security measures. ChallengeWord eliminates this loophole by implementing a real-world authentication step.
✅ Example: Before approving a fund transfer, accessing sensitive HR data, or receiving critical credentials, employees must verify each other using a secure verification tool, ChallengeWord— to generate a unique phrase only assigned to authorized personnel on demand.
If an individual fails to provide the correct ChallengeWord, the request is immediately flagged as unverified.
ChallengeWord acts as an instant verification mechanism against social engineering attempts, which often involve an attacker impersonating a colleague or superior.
With ChallengeWord’s double-verification system, employees can challenge any requests and immediately expose fraudulent actors.
When a ChallengeWord verification fails, the incident can be instantly logged and escalated to the organization's security team via ChallengeWord’s Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) integration.
This allows organizations to:
🔹 Monitor real-time social engineering attempts
🔹 Track suspicious activities before a breach occurs
🔹 Take proactive action against emerging insider threats
Not all insider threats are intentional. Employees frequently:
ChallengeWord ensures that every sensitive request is double-checked, verified, and approved—reducing human error-driven breaches by up to 90%.
Beyond technology, ChallengeWord transforms employee behavior by embedding security-first thinking into daily operations.
📢 ChallengeWord Training Library provides video tutorials and security best practices to help employees recognize and counter social engineering attempts in real time.
🔁 Simulated Attacks & Drills train employees using real-world hacking scenarios to improve their responses against manipulation tactics.
ChallengeWord integrates with existing directories like Microsoft and Google, allowing organizations to onboard employees within clicks.
Employees have quick & easy access to unique ChallengeWords through secure SSO. These words serve as a real-time authentication mechanism before performing sensitive tasks.
All employees have access to security training sessions in the ChallengeWord training library to help them understand how to use ChallengeWord effectively in everyday interactions.
Organizations can monitor ChallengeWord verification attempts, receive immediate incident reporting of failed authentication attempts, and respond to potential insider threats before they escalate.
In an era where human error and insider threats account for nearly one-third of all breaches, relying on firewalls and antivirus software alone is no longer enough. Businesses need a human-centric approach to cybersecurity—one that stops insider-driven attacks before they happen.
🔐 ChallengeWord is that solution.
With real-time authentication, proactive verification, and employee-driven security awareness, ChallengeWord transforms employees from a security risk into your first line of defense.
Don’t wait until it’s too late—protect your business from insider threats today.