CISO Guide to Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Business email compromise (BEC) is the most significant cybersecurity threat to enterprise organizations, with $2.4 billion lost in 2021 alone. This type of email attack occurs when a cybercriminal uses social engineering to impersonate a trusted contact—typically an executive, coworker, vendor, or partner.
Business email compromise costs organizations $2.4 billion per year.
These scams are the largest cybersecurity threat, accounting for nearly 35% of all losses due to cybercrime. And Abnormal research found that BEC attacks increased 150% year-over-year.
Discover how these attacks trick your employees into sending money and valuable information, and what you can do to stop them.
Download this white paper, created by Dr. Eric Cole at Secure Anchor, to:
- Learn what BEC is and which types cybercriminals use to attack
- Discover why BEC attacks slip through existing security infrastructure
- Receive tips on what to consider when evaluating a new email security solution
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After reading this guide, you are eligible for .5 CPE credits through (ISC)².
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