Technology Magazine March 2023 | Page 89

CLOUD & CYBER

“ In this new era of remote work , the threat surface has expanded , so implementing zero trust has never been more important ”

SRINIVAS MUKKAMALA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SECURITY PRODUCTS , IVANTI
techniques , better known as ‘ deepfake ’ videos ,” says Heather Gantt-Evans , Chief Information Security Officer at identity security firm SailPoint . “ However , imagine receiving a phishing email with a deepfake video of your CEO instructing you to go to a malicious URL . Or an attacker constructing more believable , legitimateseeming phishing emails by using AI to better mimic corporate communications .
Modern AI capabilities could completely blur the lines between legitimate and malicious emails , websites , company communications , and videos .”
As Tessian ’ s Yavor concludes , to keep employees secure on email , organisations should be proactive in delivering security training that addresses the common types of threats on email that ’ s tailored and personalised to their role and department . “ Company cultures also play a significant role in protecting employees ,” he says . “ Security leaders should emphasise a culture that builds trust and confidence , which will ultimately improve security behaviours .”
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