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[Video] How to Protect Your Company from Costly Email Scams

May 11th, 2024 | 1 min. read

By NEXT IT

How to Protect Your Company from Costly Email Scams

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In the digital age, the security of business communications is more crucial than ever. Our latest webinar, "Cybersecurity 101: How to Protect Your Business in the Digital Age," focuses on the vital aspect of securing communication channels like email to prevent cyber threats and phishing attacks. 

Enhancing Email Security in the Digital Workplace  

Importance of Secure Communication Tools 

Nick Warnecke emphasizes the importance of using secure tools to protect business communications. He discusses the necessity of systems that alert users to unauthorized access and prevent potential breaches, ensuring that sensitive information remains within intended boundaries. 

Real-World Consequences of Insecure Email Practices 

Joseph Morreale shares a compelling story about a retail apparel company that suffered significant financial losses due to a minor email address typo, highlighting the subtle dangers of cyber fraud. This incident underscores the critical need for meticulous attention to email security details, especially during peak business periods like the holiday season. 

Strategies for Robust Email Security 

The webinar covers essential strategies to bolster email security, including the use of advanced AI-driven security software that can detect and block phishing attempts effectively. Morreale explains how adjusting the aggressiveness of email filters can help find a balance between blocking harmful emails and allowing legitimate ones through. 

 Training and Vigilance 

 Warnecke closes the discussion by stressing the importance of defense training and maintaining awareness of what phishing attacks look like. He also touches on the challenges of finding the right level of filtering and the benefits of encrypting emails to protect data integrity. 

 

 

This video is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Viewers should contact legal counsel for legal advice.