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Protecting USPS from insider threats

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USPS has introduced an Insider Threat Blue page where employees can learn how to protect the organization’s information.

Postal Service employees and contractors can play a vital role in protecting the organization by identifying potential insider threats.

An insider threat occurs when an individual — such as an employee, contractor or vendor — intentionally or unintentionally misuses his or her access to an organization’s resources to steal information or disrupt operations.

Here are some characteristics of insider threats:

  • Excessive copying or downloading of sensitive materials
  • Unexplained foreign travel
  • Changes in personality or wealth
  • Unauthorized off-hours work
  • Misuse of organizational equipment

Employees and contractors should report suspicious insider activity to the Postal Service Insider Threat Program by sending an email to insider_threat@usps.gov. All reporting will be handled confidentially.

Immediate threats to USPS personnel or equipment should be reported to the Postal Inspection Service by calling 877-876-2455 and selecting option 2.

The Insider Threat Blue page has additional information.

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