Cybersecurity is one of the most important challenges for companies and although a good part of the nature of the threats is understood, there are some that, due to lack of knowledge, pose a significant risk. Among them, social engineering stands out, a technique that is based on the psychological manipulation of people to obtain confidential information and that can even lead to the disappearance of any business.
And, unlike traditional cyberattacks, which focus on technical vulnerabilities, social engineering bases its success on exploiting human vulnerabilities. Attackers use various tactics, such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, and quid pro quo, to trick victims.
Impact on business of social engineering
Cases are usually known that affect private people, but the risks for a company can be enormous. Successfully deceiving an employee or external collaborator who has access to an organization’s sensitive data can result in the loss of sensitive data, reputational damage, operational disruption, or significant financial loss, and may result in the company has to face legal sanctions for not having adequately protected the data of customers, suppliers and employees.
Social engineering is one of the most difficult techniques to tackle because it takes advantage of the human factor.
Social engineering is one of the most difficult techniques to tackle because it takes advantage of the human factor. For this reason, it is essential to focus on employee training so that they know how to recognize and respond to social engineering cyberattacks. This includes identifying suspicious emails, verifying requests for information, and adopting safe online practices. Likewise, it is important to implement clear and strict security policies that help prevent social engineering attacks. This includes procedures for identity verification, password management, and handling of sensitive information.
Of course, running simulations of social engineering attacks can help companies evaluate the effectiveness of their security measures and identify areas for improvement. These simulations allow employees to practice responding to real situations in a controlled environment.
Have adequate tools against social engineering
Despite the difficulties for an organization’s employees to detect this type of attack, it is also important to have the tools that help prevent a cyber attack of these characteristics from being successful. In this sense, and in the face of the growing threat of social engineering, Hornetsecurity has just presented one of the latest solutions to combat this type of threats.
This is Security Awareness Service (SAS), a tool designed specifically to strengthen security in the corporate environment. This solution goes beyond traditional training programs, offering a dynamic and adaptive approach that prepares employees to recognize and resist the manipulation attempts that characterize these types of attacks.
Through real-time simulations and user behavior analysis, Hornetsecurity’s SAS increases employee awareness of threats and prepares them by improving their ability to respond to attacks. In an environment where a single click can compromise the entire corporate network, having a well-trained and hazard-aware team is essential to maintaining the integrity and security of business information.
