Our reflexive response to clicking on malicious links

Implement

A rigorous staff training program on cyber security geared to change the reflexive response

Why

Research done at the University of Sussex and the University of Auckland proved that clicking on phishing emails is often a reflexive response done out of habit and;

Phishing attacks require human intervention to analyse and distinguish between phishing and legitimate emails.

Danger

Clicking on malware can have devastating effects not least reputational damage and regulatory penalties and fines.

How

Implement a rigorous staff training program on cyber security

Detail what security measures are in place and make sure that they understand it.

Detail what security risks remain

List the key requirement on company email security

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