Cybersecurity methods are usually focused on protecting an organization from external risk factors, but insider attacks can be just as dangerous and costly as those that originate outside an organization. In fact, insider threats pose serious security risks because they typically involve individuals with authorized access to the organization’s systems, data, or networks.

This blog looks at the intersection of psychology and email attacks to help guard your business against elaborate deception and adopt actionable strategies to defend your people and assets from manipulative schemes. After reading it, you’ll be better prepared to thwart scams and bolster your organization’s resilience against email-based threats.

With the rise in cyberattacks, robust measures are essential to reduce attack surfaces and respond swiftly to threats. Compliance with regulations like the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is crucial to prevent severe penalties and ensure business continuity. This blog post looks at DORA and introduces our white paper about this important new European regulation.

Perimeter solutions such as Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) have long been a cornerstone of email security, historically serving as the primary line of defense against malicious emails entering an organization. Utilizing legacy technology such as signature and reputation-based detection, SEGs have provided pre-delivery intervention by quarantining malicious attacks before they reach the end recipient. Why, then, are 91% of cybersecurity leaders frustrated with their SEGs, and 87% considering a replacement?

You no longer need to pull off a bank heist to pocket millions of dollars. Taking advantage of an email breach is easier for attackers and allows them to use your infrastructure’s weaknesses to demand ransom, steal personal information, or perform other fraudulent activities.

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to reshape the landscape of financial services in the European Union. But its impact extends beyond EU borders, particularly affecting UK-based Information and Communication Technology (ICT) service providers. Let’s explore how DORA might influence these providers and what steps they should consider taking.