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Fend Off the Next Phishing Attack with A “Human Firewall.” Implement the ‘Mindset - Skillset - Toolset’ triad By Dr. Yvonne Bernard, CTO, Hornetsecurity Spear phishing continues to be the most popular cyberattack, and those companies without proper cybersecurity measures are at most risk of being compromised by one. Surprisingly, having proper cybersecurity measures in place may be less common than you think. A recent Hornetsecurity study found that 43% of IT professionals rate their confidence in their remote security measures as “moderate” or “worse”. Establishing a sustainable safety culture is a must to prevent future attacks as cyber hacking methods become more advanced. Cyber Defense eMagazine – August 2023 Edition 78 Copyright © 2023, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
How hackers are using AI to their advantage The introduction of generative AI has given hackers the opportunity to automate and simplify their process of creating spear phishing attacks. With these AI tools, malicious actors only require a few pieces of information, such as personal or professional email addresses or phone numbers. The AI will then sift through social media and the Internet to find additional information, such as a job title, community affiliations, etc. Using this data, hackers can tailor spear phishing emails to the individual, have them automatically generated and quickly sent, while simultaneously dispatching different versions to multiple target victims. As a next step, threat actors can then use Generative AI to quickly adapt and optimize their messages based on success rates, with little effort. A “human firewall” is your best defense The best line of defense for companies to combat cyberattacks is to establish a sustainable security culture. This includes having a “human firewall” – meaning employees have been trained to be wellversed to recognize potential cyberattacks. To help implement these preventative measures, companies need to utilize the “Mindset - Skillset - Toolset” triad. Mindset: Raise the cybersecurity awareness of employees. Although IT tools are helpful, blind trust in them may lead to not properly vetting potential phishing attacks and email traffic. Skillset: Combine theory and simulation to educate employees on cyberattack methods and realistic phishing simulations. Paired with general knowledge, these simulated attacks will help strengthen their understanding of phishing emails and how to identify them. Toolset: Install tools and implement processes to thwart potential attacks and strengthen employees’ security behavior. These tools will help identify attacks and encourage safe habits. Choose the right amount of cybersecurity knowledge to share As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, IT managers have many tools, methods, and programs to train their employees to fight against them and to enhance good cybersecurity habits. It is imperative to train employees on these potential risks, but companies must be careful to not overwhelm them with information or training – for example, employees should not be required to know in detail about endpoint detection software, digital firewalls, or network monitoring tools – which may lead to defensiveness and resistance. What employees need to be familiar with are the knowledge and tools they will use on a daily basis. This includes educating the team on how to identify and report suspicious emails, understanding proper password management, and implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA). Cyber Defense eMagazine – August 2023 Edition 79 Copyright © 2023, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
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