Phishing

Email Remains the #1 Attack Vector Despite new communication tools, email continues to be where most cyberattacks begin. Email Security Layers Gateway filters block spam and malware at the perimeter. Advanced threat protection detects sophisticated attacks. User awareness catches what automation misses. SPF, DKIM, and DMARC These email authentication protocols prevent spoofing. SPF defines authorized sending servers. DKIM cryptographically signs messages. DMARC tells receivers how to handle authentication failures. Business Email Compromise BEC attacks impersonate executives to request wire transfers. Always verify large transfers through secondary channels. Train finance teams specifically. ...

Your Employees Are Your First Line of Defense 91% of cyberattacks start with a phishing email. Your team needs to know what to look for. Why Phishing Works Phishing exploits human psychology—urgency, fear, curiosity, and authority. Technical defenses help, but educated users are essential. Red Flags to Watch For Urgency Tactics “Your account will be closed in 24 hours” “Immediate action required” “Unauthorized access detected” Suspicious Sender Details Mismatched display names and email addresses Slight misspellings of legitimate domains Generic greetings instead of your name Request Red Flags Requests for passwords or sensitive data Unexpected attachments Links that do not match the claimed destination Building a Training Program Monthly Simulations Send fake phishing emails to test awareness. Track who clicks and provide immediate training. ...