Does Social Engineering Threaten MSPs?

Preventing Social Engineering Attacks

There are three things you can do to prevent and prepare for social engineering attacks. You can educate your end users, monitor and secure devices with a layered security approach, and then back up all data.

The most important thing you can do as an MSP is to provide your clients with cybersecurity education and awareness. This is essential, specifically when it comes to social engineering, because these types of attacks can sometimes be stopped by the target themselves. Human error is one of the leading causes of data breaches, and it is up to you to do your best to minimize this threat through continued learning for both your clients and your team.

Next, you can implement a layered security approach to both monitor and secure your networks. Use an advanced cloud-based email security solution that can identify the most innovative attack methodologies and stop many of these malicious emails by scanning all attachments and URLs before they even reach an end user’s inbox. Then you can add other layers of security like endpoint security with machine learning to identify zero-day attacks.

Finally, no matter what, always be proactive in preparations for possible data breaches or attacks. We can’t stress enough the importance of backing up all data and email messages for your clients and your business. As an MSP, it is no secret that human error is the way of the industry. No matter the amount of security training or services you provide, people will still fall for scams and malicious links that make it through. Always back up all business essential data.

It is no secret that social engineering attacks will continue to remain a threat well into the future. It is MSPs’ responsibility to ensure that both their business and their client’s business are protected from a variety of threats through proper cybersecurity education and training, implementing an effective layered security approach and always having a business disaster recovery plan in place. Don’t let social engineering be the downfall of your organization and countless other businesses.

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