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What is a phishing simulation?

IBM Big Data Hub

Drafting: After forming a plan, security teams create realistic mock phishing emails that closely resemble real phishing threats, often modeled on phishing templates and phishing kits available on the dark web. One way to do this is by using phishing templates modeled after popular types of phishing attacks to target employees.

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The Impact Of AI On Cybersecurity: Are Humans Still Your Best Asset?

Smart Data Collective

Everyone wants to leverage machine learning, behavior analytics, and AI so IT teams can “up the ante” against attackers. The reality is that “AI solutions” today are based more in machine learning and behavior analytics , which does NOT equate to higher levels of human intelligence and complex decision making.

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The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Detection: One of the first signs of a website spoofing attack is an unusual or too-good-to-be-true request – such as a special Amazon sale offering 25% discount on the latest model of the iPhone. You know very well it’s not going to happen. However, scammers might add a sense of urgency saying the offer expires in 2 hours, for example.

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Adaptive Access Harmonizes Security and User Experience

CDW Research Hub

The rush of demand for remote access that required security measures be fast-tracked has slowed, but remote access is now the new normal. Adaptive access uses criteria based on user and entity behavioral analytics (UEBA) to determine how much trust there is in the access request, and to establish how much verify must be asked of the user.