The security awareness handbook
Six essential topics every user should know — and every organization should teach
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Verizon recently reported that 82% of data breaches involved a breakpoint that relied on a human element. People are susceptible to social engineering campaigns that involve victims clicking on unsafe links.
Threat prevention and detection technologies can’t stop every attack. Companies must educate staff on how to identify cyber threats. This training should focus on preventing criminals from harming their organization.
This whitepaper reveals common risks users face in today’s cyber landscape. These include:
- Social engineering tricks
- Business email compromise (BEC) schemes
- Ransomware campaigns
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