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Phishing & Social Engineering Defense Guide

Most breaches start with a person, not a zero-day. Layered defences and practice cut the risk.

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1. Technical controls

  • MFA (phishing-resistant where possible).
  • Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
  • Web/email filtering and attachment sandboxing.

2. People controls

Frequent, realistic simulated phishing plus short training builds a reporting culture that catches what filters miss.

How CyberSigma helps

We run phishing simulations and awareness training, and test your BEC defences through social-engineering assessments.

This guide is educational and not legal advice. Requirements evolve — validate specifics against the current standard or regulation for your situation.

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