He’s Inside The House!
Chris Mather
SAINTCON 2025 · Day 2 · Main Track 3
In his SAINTCON presentation, "He’s Inside The House!", Chris Mather of Whitecap Cybersecurity delivers a compelling argument for broadening the traditional scope of cybersecurity to encompass a wider array of internal threats, including negligence, management decisions, and systemic inefficiencies. Mather challenges the prevailing focus on external adversaries, asserting that organizations often overlook—or miscategorize—significant risks originating from within their own walls. This talk is crucial for security professionals, managers, and business leaders alike, as it redefines the **insider threat** beyond malicious actors to include accidental errors, outdated processes, and even a lack of effective communication, all of which can lead to substantial business impact.