Security

Cybersecurity Awareness Kit Do your users know what phishing is? Are they protected from dangerous phishing attacks, and would they know how to respond to them? To help protect them, Proofpoint Security Awareness Training is offering a free Phishing Awareness Kit.  This helpful kit provides the tools you need to engage your users and turn them into a strong line of defense against phishing attacks and other cyber threats. This kit includes:  A communications plan to help your administrators roll out the kit materials A PDF introduction that defines phishing  An infographic and video educating users in under 60 seconds on how to identify phishing attacks  A video, presentation, and article to expand your user education with anecdotes and actionable tips to avoid phishing  A wrap-up set of videos with real-world examples of phishing attacks

The 2021 Cost of Phishing Study The financial effects of phishing attacks have soared as organizations shift to remote and hybrid work. Phishing attacks now cost large organizations almost $15 million annually, or more than $1,500 per employee. This study breaks down the expense caused by this growing threat and how organizations can mitigate these costs.  The 2021 Ponemon Cost of Phishing Study provides the financial impact of:  Phishing’s direct and indirect costs  Malware and credential attacks  Business email compromise (BEC) and ransomware  Funds transferred directly to attackers  Download your copy now.

2022 State of the Phish Report As the global pandemic enters its second year, IT and infosec teams continue to face challenges on all sides. On top of “ordinary” cybersecurity issues, they’re dealing with an explosion of pandemic-themed phishing scams and a continued surge in ransomware attacks—all while attempting to transition many users to work-from-home environments, effectively overnight. How well prepared are users? The seventh annual State of the Phish report explores these topics and more, with an emphasis on analytical, actionable insights into the current state of the phishing threat.  You’ll learn about:  The impact of socially engineered attacks Organization-, industry-, and department-level failure, reporting, and resilience data  How emerging threats and organization-specific data can (and should) inform your cyber defenses  User awareness gaps and cybersecurity behaviors that could be putting your organization at risk  Security awareness training trends and advice about how to make your program more effective  Download your copy now!

Engage and Educate Your Users With Our Free Phishing Awareness Kit The Proofpoint Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kit will help organizations keep their users educated and aware of social engineering and other cybersecurity threats. With this knowledge, they can improve their ability to identify, resist, and report threats that can lead to breaches and data loss.  Download the guide to learn more!