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Jeff James of Windows IT Pro, lays it out in a revealing article and interview he did with me on the current state of cybercrime and Internet Security Awareness Training.
IT security is long overdue for a strategic rethink in order to face the changing nature of security threats the days of IT security being satisfied with establishing a firewall, installing antivirus software, and keeping Windows servers patched are long gone.
Stu Sjouwerman (CEO of KnowBe4) told me that many cybercriminals find success within the first 6 to 8 hours of their phishing attacks, as unwitting users click on links designed to deliver a malware payload, such as keyloggers, Trojans, and other types of advanced persistent threats (APTs). Many of these attacks succeed because somebody clicks a link in a phishing email or is visiting a website that they shouldntor because they simply dont have a clue about basic IT security. Weve all made mistakes, but Im sure we all know someoneacquaintances, friends, family, or co-workerswho is constantly struggling with viruses, malware, or other security issues.
Check out this very informative article that was just release on the Windows IT Pro website.
Check out how phish-prone your staff are by testing them with a FREE phishing security test.
Stu Sjouwerman
KnowBe4
[/caption]Firewalls and antivirus software can only go so far.
Jeff James of Windows IT Pro, lays it out in a revealing article and interview he did with me on the current state of cybercrime and Internet Security Awareness Training.
IT security is long overdue for a strategic rethink in order to face the changing nature of security threats the days of IT security being satisfied with establishing a firewall, installing antivirus software, and keeping Windows servers patched are long gone.
Stu Sjouwerman (CEO of KnowBe4) told me that many cybercriminals find success within the first 6 to 8 hours of their phishing attacks, as unwitting users click on links designed to deliver a malware payload, such as keyloggers, Trojans, and other types of advanced persistent threats (APTs). Many of these attacks succeed because somebody clicks a link in a phishing email or is visiting a website that they shouldntor because they simply dont have a clue about basic IT security. Weve all made mistakes, but Im sure we all know someoneacquaintances, friends, family, or co-workerswho is constantly struggling with viruses, malware, or other security issues.
Check out this very informative article that was just release on the Windows IT Pro website.
Check out how phish-prone your staff are by testing them with a FREE phishing security test.
Stu Sjouwerman
KnowBe4
