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Implement email filtering and anti-phishing solutions

With upwards of 90% of cyberattacks beginning with a phishing email, it’s important that an organization adopts email filtering and anti-phishing solutions. Such solutions work to mitigate the risk of phishing attacks through email — minimizing the financial, reputational and operation risks associated with successful phishing attacks.

Stay informed about phishing tactics

While phishing attacks remain a prevalent threat, staying informed on the latest attack evolutions can help to safeguard your devices. As general rules: Beyond these practices, consider taking some time to read more extensively on phishing attacks and put into practice safety measures accordingly.

Conduct employee training and phishing simulations

You can strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity defenses by investing in comprehensive employee training programs and conducting regular phishing simulations. Employee training should encompass threat awareness, safe email practices and the ability to recognize and thwart common social engineering tactics. Simulated phishing exercises gauge your team’s readiness and response to phishing attempts, allowing you to tailor […]

How to avoid being a phishing victim

Phishing is a type of cyberattack where criminals try to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links. Phishing emails often look like they’re from a legitimate company, such as your bank or credit card company. But they’re actually designed to steal your information or infect your device with malware. Here are […]

Implement email filtering rules to automatically categorize and prioritize incoming messages

The main objective of email filtering is a reduction in phishing risk. By analyzing sender information, content and attachments, these filters identify suspicious emails and arrange them into categories relative to their nature. You can set up email filtering rules either by using the built-in features of your email provider or by utilizing a dedicated […]

Use a hardware security key for two-factor authentication (2FA)

Leveraging a hardware security key for 2FA adds an additional layer of security, making it considerably more difficult for cybercriminals to gain access — even if they have your password. Specifically, such measures facilitate strong authentication, protection from phishing, offline protection and a streamlined authentication process, among other benefits.