Core Insights - Current geopolitical tensions are exerting pressure on the internal security of European organizations, with 84% of high-risk organizations feeling unprepared to detect and manage internal incidents according to the Insider Trend Report 2026 by Signpost Six [1][2] Group 1: Internal Risk Landscape - Internal risk has transitioned from being incidental to a fundamental risk in a world where geopolitical conflicts increasingly manifest through economic, technological, and social channels [2] - State actors, criminal networks, and activist movements are increasingly focusing on the human factor for destabilization, making it more effective and less visible than traditional cyberattacks or physical sabotage [2] Group 2: Geopolitical Developments - The rise of hybrid warfare has significantly increased internal risk, as states are showing rivalry beyond traditional military domains, making critical infrastructure and technology companies prime targets for espionage and sabotage [3] - State actors are increasingly using criminal networks as intermediaries for operations, applying extreme pressure on employees through financial temptations, threats, and blackmail [4] Group 3: Supply Chain Vulnerabilities - The globalization of supply chains has heightened organizational vulnerabilities, as access to critical systems and processes increasingly relies on third parties operating under different legal and political regimes, directly impacting daily operations amid geopolitical tensions [5] Group 4: Organizational Resilience - Technical and physical security alone is no longer sufficient; organizational resilience requires explicit risk responsibility at the administrative level and close collaboration among HR, security, risk management, and legal departments [6] - Geopolitical developments are now occurring within organizations as well as outside, and ignoring these events puts employees at risk of becoming unintentional targets [6]

84% of European high-risk profile organisations do not feel well equipped to detect and handle insider incidents, according to the Insider Risk Trend Report 2026 published today by insider risk advisory firm Signpost Six. THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- European organisations are under increasing pressure from geopolitical developments but seem to pay insufficient attention to security risks that arise from within. Insider risk - the risk of espionage, sabotage or strategic influence ...