Aug 21 2019

Security Threats Make Users a Top Target

Phishing, spear phishing and social engineering attacks are among the most dangerous cybersecurity threats. What do they have in common? All prey on users to achieve a foothold on networks to carry out deeper intrusions into an organization's systems. At the CDW Protect SummIT in Philadelphia, we spoke to security experts about why users are such a vulnerable target and how organizations can protect them. For more videos and articles from the Protect SummIT, visit biztechmag.com/CDW-Protect-Summit-Philadelphia.

>>Download "The Cybersecurity Insight Report" by CDW to learn more about how organizations can protect their systems and data.

Participants

    Gabriel Whalen, Principal Field Solution Architect, CDW

    Chester Ney, IT Director, All4

    Michael Marsilio, CISO, Paradies Lagardere

    Alyssa Miller, Manager, Information Security Solutions Practice, CDW

     

Video Highlights

  • Users may not have deep knowledge of threats and security practices, making them a particularly vulnerable target.
  • Many cybercriminals target executives and human resources personnel to attack the valuable data they control. 
  • Training and solutions that boost email and endpoint security can help protect against attacks on users.