About Us
The Australian Institute of Insider Threats - Defining the Relationship Between Insider Threat and Insider Risk.
The Australian Institute of Insider Threats (AIIT) exists to help organisations understand and address one of the most complex and misunderstood challenges they face — Insider Risk.
We take a strategic, governance approach to insider threats and risk, helping organisations build the structure, accountability, and capability to address risk effectively.
Because insider risk is not just a security issue. It is a human, organisational, and leadership challenge.
Define ownership and accountability
Bring structure and coordination across the organisation
Strengthen leadership confidence in decision-making
Align people, process, and technology
Build long-term organisational resilience
What We Do
AIIT helps organisations move beyond fragmented efforts and towards a coordinated, governance-led approach.
We help organisations:
Our Perspective
Organisations often address insider risk through isolated controls - technology, screening, policy, or training.
Yet insider risk persists.
Because it does not exist in parts. It emerges from how people, access, vulnerabilities, and organisational conditions interact.
Without a coordinated approach, organisations are not addressing insider risk. They are addressing fragments of it.
AIIT’s commitment to excellence is evident in its comprehensive educational offerings:
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Short Courses: Intensive, focused programs that address specific aspects of insider threat management.
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Online Education: Flexible, accessible learning options that cater to professionals worldwide.
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Certificate Programs: In-depth study paths that culminate in recognised qualifications.
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Tailored Organisational Programs: Customised training solutions designed to meet the unique needs of individual organisations.
As an independent organisation, AIIT is dedicated to advancing the understanding and mitigation of insider risks through world-class education, cutting-edge research, and the promotion of industry best practices.
At the forefront of insider threat education, AIIT offers an unparalleled array of specialised courses that blend theoretical foundations with practical applications.
These programs are meticulously designed to equip professionals across various sectors with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of insider risks in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
CommsNet Group was born
1995
1996
CommsNet Group Incorporated into a company
CommsNet Group Support Canberra Airport Group Y2K Problem
2000
2007
CommsNet Group is Awarded the "Secure Computing 2007 Partner Of The Year
First Book - The Essential Guide To Information Technology Security Best Practices
2009
2010
CommsNet Group receives a number of awards iAwards State Winner for e-Learning & Security Applications AUDA Internet Best Practices Awards Australian Achiever Award
CommsNet Group is warded the Australian Achiever Award for the second year
2011
2011
Second book - Protecting Your Business From Cyber Attacks In Only 10 Minutes A Day
CommsNet Group start an inhouse Insider Threat Division Service
2015
2017
Third book - Protecting Your Business From Insider Threats in Seven Effective Steps
Fourth book - How To Protect Your Business From Cyber Breach in Only 2 Minutes A Day
2020
2022
CommsNet Group Creates a dedicated insider risk management company - Naked Insider
Fifth book - The Human Sider Of Cyber
2022
2023
CommsNet Group Transform as a Dedicated IoT/IoMT Cybersecurity Specialist Company
Established Australian Institute of Insider Threat
2023
2023
Sixth book - 42 Risky Behaviours of an Insider Threat
Seventh book - Behind Enemy Lines
2024
2024
GITAM - Global Insider Threat Awareness Month
2025 Insider Threat Prediction Report
2025
2025
Symposium 2025
GITAM 2025
2025
2026
2026 Insider Threat Predictions Report
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Why AIIT Exists
AIIT was established to elevate insider risk to where it belongs - governance, behavioural risk, and organisational resilience.
As a global authority, AIIT provides the structure, insight, and capability organisations need to approach insider risk with clarity and confidence.
We do not manage insider risk for organisations. We enable them to do it properly.
Our Reach
Headquartered in Australia, AIIT works with organisations across government, critical infrastructure, financial services, and enterprise sectors, delivering programs across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.