CyberAttack 101: Everything You Need to Know

In this digital age, cyberattacks have become more common and problematic for businesses. This trend is mainly due to the amount of sensitive information organizations have that criminals exploit for personal and financial gain. Internet-based crime is one of the fastest-growing security threats in the United States, according to Statista. The University of North Georgia reports that 64% of companies have experienced web-based attacks, while 62% experienced phishing and social engineering attacks. The same potential impacts of a cyberattack include loss of credibility and customers and various costs for the victim organization. Over 90% of cyberattacks begin with an email, making robust email security-critical in preventing damaging attacks and data breach.

• Spear Phishing attacks
• Malware attacks
• Ransomware attacks
• Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks
• Brute-force attacks
• Insider threats

To learn more about these different types of cyberattacks and get tips for protecting against them, read our Blog post on What Is a Cyberattack? (Coming Soon!)

Cyberattack Protection with Guardian Digital 

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Guardian Digital recognizes that protecting against the array of sophisticated cyberattacks that organizations face today requires comprehensive supplementary email security defenses. We provide the caliber of protection needed to secure against targeted spear phishing attacks, ransomware, insider threats, and other types of cyberattacks via our all-in-one EnGarde Cloud Email Security solution. EnGarde’s defense-in-depth protection blocks the most advanced threats in real time and updates its defenses to provide enhanced protection against future threats. Guardian Digital anticipates the hazards specific to your users and stops them from using a collection of flexible filters that adapt to your environment.

Keep Learning About Awareness & Action for Protecting Against Cyberattacks

Anyone with Internet access or sensitive information on their computer or online is prone to cyberattacks unless they take steps to protect themselves and their organization. Awareness and education are the first steps to protect yourself from cyberattacks. Taking simple measures, such as a password change or watching where you click, to more complex ones, such as firewalls, are different ways to protect you, your company, and your sensitive information. 

• Implementing a comprehensive email security system can help prevent advanced threats, such as targeted spear phishing and ransomware. 
• Learn more about effectively protecting your business from ransomware.
• Following these best practices, you can also Improve your email security posture to protect against attacks.
• Keep the integrity of your email safe by securing the cloud with spam filtering and enterprise-grade anti-spam services.
• Get the latest updates on how to stay safe online.