European Organizations Can't Afford to Wait: Critical Cybersecurity Threats Demand Immediate Action
In Europe's increasingly critical cybersecurity landscape, organizations are facing threats that cannot be ignored until 2025. You cannot afford postponing the transformation of your largest attack surface—your workforce—into your biggest asset, actively protecting your organization against cybersecurity threats.
Phishing and Social Engineering: The #1 Cyber Threat to Your Company
According to the recent Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, a staggering 74% of all data breaches involve the human element. Email is the primary attack vector, constituting 98% of social engineering techniques. This makes phishing and social engineering the top cyber threats facing your organization today.
Legacy Email Security Is No Longer Enough
Traditional security measures are failing to keep pace with the sophistication of modern cyberattacks. Shockingly, 56% of targeted phishing attacks bypass legacy security filters. Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) are increasingly ineffective, especially with the advent of Generative AI that enhances the capabilities of cybercriminals.
AI-Driven Sophistication Amplifies Threats
GenAI has empowered even the most inexperienced cybercriminals to dramatically improve the quality of their social engineering attacks. Barriers such as language proficiency, voice imitation, and even video manipulation are no longer obstacles. Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated with AI, making it imperative for organizations to upgrade their defense mechanisms immediately.
The Human Element Is Overlooked Yet Critical
Despite humans being the weakest link in cybersecurity, less than 3% of European security spending is focused on the human layer. Over 68% of breaches are traced back to human error, again as per the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. Alarmingly, a Yubico survey revealed that 40% of 20,000 respondents never received cybersecurity training from their employer. Organizations are not addressing the full threat landscape, leaving themselves vulnerable.
Building a Strong Security Culture Requires Immediate Action
CyberArk reports that 80% of organizations have experienced employees misusing or abusing access to unauthorized applications. Building a robust security culture necessitates a personalized, relevant, and adaptive approach—from cloud email security to employee training and real-time coaching.
Don't Wait Until It's Too Late
The cost of downtime and potential ransomware extortion is too high to delay action. Starting to actively manage and create a strong human firewall now is not just prudent—it's essential for the survival and integrity of your organization.
Take the First Step Today
Ask for a quote and find out how surprisingly affordable this is. Waiting is not an option when the stakes are this high.
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