Last in a 5-part series. In this blog series we’ve explored the Uncomfortable Truths about phishing defense that relate to the problem of over-relying on technology to keep us safe. We’ve also seen how empowered users can give Security Operations teams desperately needed visibility into phishing threats. This leads us to our fifth and final Uncomfortable Truth: … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable truth #5 about phishing defense
2019 Phishing threat landscape: Real phish remain the real problem
Despite investment in next-gen technologies and employee awareness training phishing threats continue to become more sophisticated and more effective. It’s time for organizations to accept that REAL phish are the REAL problem. Join the Cofense Phishing Threat Landscape review to discover the trends defining phishing in 2019 and priorities for defending your organization going … [Read more...] about 2019 Phishing threat landscape: Real phish remain the real problem
Uncomfortable truth #4 about phishing defense
Part 4 of a 5-part series. I’m not going to beat around the bush here. Uncomfortable Truth #4 is quite simple: Users are NOT the problem. There. I said it. If this statement seems at odds with your current thinking, don’t close this browser window just yet. Stick with me, and the effectiveness of your phishing defense programs could be changed for the better. … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable truth #4 about phishing defense
Uncomfortable truth #3 about phishing defense
Part 3 of a 5-part series. In part 1 and part 2, we discussed the Uncomfortable Truths that no matter how good your perimeter controls, malicious emails still reach the inbox, and that security teams cannot defend against attacks they cannot see. While some still hold next-gen technologies in almost exalted status, many organizations are beginning to accept that phishing … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable truth #3 about phishing defense
Uncomfortable truth #2 about phishing defense
Part 2 of a 5-part series. In part 1, we explored the uncomfortable truth that no matter how good your perimeter controls, malicious emails still reach the inbox. While security technologies do a great job of telling us about the attacks they have stopped, they do a poor job of telling us about the threats they have let through. This segues nicely into: Uncomfortable … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable truth #2 about phishing defense