Do We Stand a Chance in the War against Spear Phishers?
Do We Stand a Chance in the War against Spear Phishers?
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | 3:45PM–4:45PM | White River Ballroom B
Session Type:
Professional Development
Targeted phishing attacks have become the number-one attack vector to break into organizations. Lax technical security control, a social media–friendly generation, and sensitive research data make higher educational institutions and universities a juicy target. Merely throwing technology at the problem hasn't gotten us very far. What can we do to mitigate this trend? We'll discuss setting up an antiphishing education program that relies on mock phishing exercises as the means of propagating educational materials to those found susceptible.