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Your employee falls for a remote phishing scam. How will you prevent future cyber threats?

A phishing scam can wreak havoc on your business, but there are proactive steps you can take to safeguard against future cyber threats. Consider these strategies:

  • Implement regular training: Educate employees on recognizing phishing attempts and potential threats.

  • Use multi-factor authentication (MFA): Adding an extra layer of security can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

  • Update software consistently: Ensure all systems are up-to-date to patch vulnerabilities and prevent exploits.

What strategies have been effective in your organization to prevent cyber threats?

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Your employee falls for a remote phishing scam. How will you prevent future cyber threats?

A phishing scam can wreak havoc on your business, but there are proactive steps you can take to safeguard against future cyber threats. Consider these strategies:

  • Implement regular training: Educate employees on recognizing phishing attempts and potential threats.

  • Use multi-factor authentication (MFA): Adding an extra layer of security can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

  • Update software consistently: Ensure all systems are up-to-date to patch vulnerabilities and prevent exploits.

What strategies have been effective in your organization to prevent cyber threats?

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    Gurrah Ul Qaumi

    Engineer Systems di PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara

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    My organization have found success with these additional measures: 1. Email Filtering and Monitoring: Advanced filters can help detect and quarantine suspicious emails before they reach employees’ inboxes. 2. Simulated Phishing Tests: Regularly testing employees with simulated phishing attempts helps reinforce their awareness and vigilance. 3. Endpoint Protection and Threat Detection Tools: Using tools that monitor devices for unusual activity can catch potential breaches early. 4. Incident Response Plan: Having a detailed plan ensures the team knows how to act swiftly in case of an attack. 5. Data Access Management: Limiting data access to only those who need it reduces potential risks if an account is compromised.

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    Ulysse Chabredier

    CEO - OdyNous | Social Media Tech | 🚀 Envie de booster vos réseaux sociaux ? 👇

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    Si cela se produit il est crucial de renforcer la cybersécurité pour éviter que cela ne se reproduise. > Mettre en place des formations sur la reconnaissance des emails et messages suspects (notamment en restant en alerte par rapport à l'émetteur). > Sensibiliser à la vérification des liens et pièces jointes avant de cliquer. > Activer le MFA sur tous les comptes sensibles pour réduire les risques d’accès non autorisés + contrôler les accès admins. > Filtrer des emails pour bloquer les tentatives de phishing avant qu'elles n'atteignent les boîtes de réception // Valable aussi pour les sites créés récemment ... > Maintenir les logiciels à jour + chiffrer les communications et les données sensibles

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    Jeremy Wilkins

    Aiming to empower teams with Microservices Software Solutions

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    I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but regardless of whether you do everything in your power to mitigate the threat of scam emails, and by all means train, secure with 2FA, and keep your software up to date. Even with all these actions, there is still a likelihood of being scammed. This can be mitigated by policies where all email requiring action should be verified by known safe communication pathways. That's right pick up the phone and call the source with a known safe number. Sometimes the simple answer is: don't trust email alone because it may be a real legitimate email that was hacked. Looks legit, but it's not.

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    UY THANH HOANG (Martin)

    CYBERSECURITY | CISSP® | CCIE® | CEH®

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    To mitigate future cyber threats, our organization has effectively implemented the following strategies: 1. Conducting regular training for employees to identify phishing attacks and potential risks. 2. Deploying multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance security and diminish the likelihood of unauthorized access. 3. Consistently updating software to patch vulnerabilities and thwart exploitation. These measures have enabled our organization to sustain a secure and adaptable work environment, particularly amid the growing prevalence of remote work.

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    Dion Gibson

    Experience across multiple leadership roles with specialized expertise in e-discovery, data management, and AI.

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    Preventing future cyber threats starts with people: Train Smarter – Use real phishing simulations and examples so employees can spot scams before they happen. Layer Security – MFA, endpoint protection, and access controls make attacks harder to succeed. Encourage Reporting – Create a culture where employees report threats without fear, so issues are caught early.

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    Raghav Chawla

    Chief Manager-IT at Punjab National Bank | Expertise in Digital Transformation, Fintech Partnerships, and Regulatory IS Audits & Compliances | Driving Innovation in Financial Services

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    1.Regularly educate employees about the risks of phishing & other cyber threats and inculcate security first culture. 2.Ensure that MFA is implemented to add an extra layer of security to their accounts. 3.Deploy email filtering and security solutions to identify, scan for malicious links & block phishing emails. 4. Run mock phishing exercises to help employees recognize phishing attempts in a controlled environment. 5. ⁠Deploy endpoint security tools (e.g.antivirus, firewalls) across all devices to help detect and block malicious activities. 6. ⁠Segmentation & Least Privilege:Limit employee access to only the systems and data necessary for their roles. 7. Conduct regular security audits to identify & fix vulnerabilities in infrastructure.

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    Kasper Ell 🐧

    All opinions are my own! Paws-itively passionate InfraOps by day, DogOps by night - bringing tech expertise and wagging tails to your team!

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    A lot of measurements are already being mentioned in the other expert answers. We're I have seen the strongest security postures, is when a company foster a culture around security, in example of phishing mails could it be to have make a more competive element of catching phishing emails. Eg. noticing the small details in writing that are not localized, font types are off, senders email address, sense of urgency etc. Fostering a culture can in some cases be better than a spam filter. Cyber Resilience is the key against bad actors

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    Hajar Lassri

    Responsable qualité de service chez AXA

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    In our organization a lot is done like: Enhancing email security → Use email filtering and DMARC, SPF, DKIM protocols to prevent spoofing. Keeping systems updated → Patch security vulnerabilities… Secure the network → Deploy firewalls, network segmentation, and DNS filtering to block malicious sites. Leverage AI-powered security → Use behavioral analysis and automated threat detection can also be interesting But I believe Encouraging cybersecurity awareness and promoting a “think before you click” mindset is the key.

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    Omotunde Mudashiru

    Customer Service & Logistics Specialist | Bridging Shipping Operations with IT & Accounting Excellence

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    Preventing cyber threats requires more than just technical solutions—it demands a security-first culture. In our organization, we focus on: 1. Behavioral Analytics & AI-driven Threat Detection – We leverage AI to detect unusual activity patterns and stop potential breaches before they escalate. 2. Least Privilege Access Control – Employees only have access to the data and systems necessary for their roles, reducing the impact of compromised credentials. 3. Cyber Hygiene Accountability – We integrate security into daily workflows, ensuring employees take ownership of protecting company data. 4. Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management – We assess and monitor external partners to prevent supply chain vulnerabilities.

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    Josu Jimenez Saenz

    BTS Finance Operations - Process Analyst Manager (Global IT) at JTI - SAP S/4HANA Finance | Ex-KPMG & Ex-Accenture & Ex-Deloitte | MSc GPA 3.0

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    Under my experience, it is useful the following: 1) Active firewall that Block some dangerous emails and put others into the junk email folder. 2) Make frequent mandatory online training sessions and email communications to all the employees. 3) Activate the button “Report phishing” in Outlook to investigate those emails by the IT experts. 4) Block the dangerous URLs to avoid access by accident. 5) Cyber IT Team send to all the employees some random emails per year with a fake phishing email to like a secret survey, to discover how many employees click on the malware link.

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