Insider threats are often associated with corporate espionage, high-profile individuals, and classified intelligence, but private homes can be just as vulnerable. Whether through carelessness, negligence, or intent, those with authorised access—housekeepers, personal assistants, contractors, and even guests—can compromise security, privacy, and reputation.
Key Risks:
–Unintentional Exposure: A seemingly harmless social media post by a household employee can reveal valuables, security setups, or family routines.
–Security Lapses: Contractors or staff failing to lock doors, update codes, or follow security protocols leave homes exposed.
–Reputation & Privacy Breaches: Former employees retaining access codes or sharing confidential details can result in targeted crime or unwanted exposure.
Reducing the Risk:
–Vetting & Due Diligence – Conduct background checks before hiring.
–Access Control – Restrict entry, update credentials, enforce security measures.
–Social Media Awareness – Train staff on digital discretion to prevent exposure.
–Ongoing Oversight – Use smart locks, access logs, and discreet monitoring.
–Crisis Planning – Have a clear response strategy for breaches.
Valkyrie’s feature in Absolutely Magazine’s March Edition (p.133) explores how to identify and mitigate insider threats in your home.
Not all threats come from the outside—stay aware, control access, and put safeguards in place before they’re needed
