Scenario: Your program is developed around minimizing risk to information by focusing on people, technology,...

 Managing Insider Risk

Background checks help identify potential risks posed by individuals before granting access to sensitive information. This proactive measure reduces the likelihood of insider threats.

 Other Risk Management Techniques

While awareness programs, monitoring browsing habits, and firewall configurations are important, they address risks after an individual has been granted access, not before.

 EC-Council References

EC-Council highlights pre-employment screenings as a critical step in minimizing risk related to human factors.