Security News > 2023 > September > How should SMBs navigate the phishing minefield?

In this Help Net Security interview, Pete Hoff, CISO at Wursta, offers advice to SMB security leaders and professionals on how to minimize the threat phishing presents to their organization's operations and long-term success.

To minimize the danger of phishing, how can businesses create a culture of skepticism and caution among their employees? If they implement simulated phishing campaigns, how can they avoid eroding employee trust in the company? How can businesses make training programs more effective?

From my point of view, if a business is allocating time to educate their employees on the dangers of data compromise and how to avoid them, simulated phishing attacks won't erode trust.

In the event of a successful phishing attack, what are the recommended steps for an organization to conduct a thorough post-incident analysis, learn from the experience, and enhance their security posture moving forward?

Beyond immediate financial losses, what are some indirect costs and long-term consequences that a business might experience after falling victim to a phishing attack, and how can they proactively manage these impacts?

What emerging trends or developments do you foresee in the world of phishing attacks, and what proactive steps can SMBs and SMEs take to stay resilient against these evolving threats?

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/09/13/smbs-phishing-defense/