Incident Response and Recovery for Phishing and BEC Attacks
Despite all preventive measures, some phishing or Business Email Compromise (BEC) attempts still succeed. No defense is foolproof, especially as attackers continually adapt. That’s why an effective incident response and recovery plan is essential. A swift and coordinated response significantly limits the damage from an email-based attack. Executives must ensure their organization is ready to respond decisively […]
Business Email Compromise – The Costliest Cyber Threat?
In the pantheon of cyber threats, Business Email Compromise (BEC) stands out as both one of the most financially devastating and, paradoxically, one of the least publicized. BEC is a sophisticated form of email fraud where attackers impersonate a trusted party (such as a CEO, vendor, or lawyer) to trick an organization into transferring money or disclosing […]
Regulatory Readiness in Technology: Navigating Compliance Demands
What is your security posture on regulatory readiness in technology? Technological innovation has long outpaced regulation, but the gap is now closing. Companies in sectors like financial services and life sciences now face a wave of new rules covering data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI. Executive leaders increasingly recognize regulatory compliance as a top-tier concern. CFOs […]
Social Engineering and The Human Element
Social engineering is creating the weakest link in cybersecurity, despite the presence of high-tech cyber defenses. It’s often said that it’s easier to trick someone than to hack a well-fortified system – and statistics bear this out. Roughly 74% of security breaches involve human error (misdirected emails, falling for scams, poor passwords, etc.), and social engineering attacks now […]
Protecting Against AI-Powered Email Attacks
As AI-driven phishing and BEC attacks evolve, organizations must modernize their defenses. Discover how AI-powered detection, robust authentication, and strategic incident response turn next-generation email security into a vital business safeguard rather than a vulnerability.
Building a Security-Aware Culture – The Human Firewall Against Phishing and BEC
Cultivating a security-aware culture is a strategic priority. While technology is essential in combating phishing and BEC threats, it is not a silver bullet. Humans are often the last line of defense – or conversely, the weakest link. For CIOs, CISOs, and other leaders, the goal is to transform security from a checkbox IT task into a […]
AI-Powered Phishing – The New Threat Landscape in 2025
AI-powered phishing attacks are skyrocketing in volume and sophistication. Attackers’ use of artificial intelligence supercharges these attacks. The total volume of phishing attacks has exploded by 4,151% since the advent of ChatGPT in 2022. This surge is no coincidence – generative AI enables cybercriminals to craft highly convincing emails, deepfake audio, and even video impersonations at scale. […]
Enhancing Trading and Security: How Investment Firms Can Maximize Increased IT Budgets
Technology spending is surging across the financial sector, and investment firms are putting those dollars to work in high-impact areas. With financial institutions budgeting record-breaking amounts to IT (upward of $650 billion annually for banks), savvy CIOs and CTOs are seizing the moment – to modernize their infrastructure, boost performance, and build long-term resilience. In […]
ROI of Strategic IT Investment: Make the Most of Your Growing Tech Budget For Your Financial Company
Technology spending is climbing fast in the financial sector, and for good reason. From improving security to enabling smarter decision-making, IT investments have become central to business performance. But with leading firms now dedicating 5–10% of revenue to tech, the pressure to prove return on investment (ROI) is intense. Boards and CFOs want clear answers: […]
IT Roadmap for Life Sciences Industry from Startup to IPO
The life sciences industry is experiencing a period of rapid growth. Not only does the sector produce life-saving and life-enhancing treatments, but it is also fueling investment across the globe. For example, 664 life science companies went public between 2021 and 2024. With the rising demand for innovative drugs, medical devices, and other therapies following the pandemic and […]