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        "content": "\n            Provide a comprehensive analysis of the following security-related content.\n            \n            Content to analyze:\n            Search Free Trial Get Demo Office 365 Phishing, BEC,  Ransomware Survey Highlights April 20, 2022 Reading a complete report is not for everyone. If that includes you, here are the key takeaways from the 2022 Osterman report on Phishing, BEC, and Ransomware Threats for Microsoft 365 Customers. Less than half the organizations ranked their currently deployed email security solutions effective. Respondents felt least confident in their ability to prevent BEC attacks followed by mass-mailed phishing campaigns. Its alarming that such a large proportion of organizations feel this way about their current solutions, considering how damaging a successful breach can be. One would expect organizations to feel less confident preventing BEC attacks due to the nature of delivery. BEC attacks are harder to detect as they do not involve malware or malicious URLs that can be more easily analyzed. 89 of organizations experienced one or more successful breach types during the past 12 months. There was a significant increase in the average number of successful breaches compared to the 2019 Osterman Report , rising from 11.3 to 21.6. In addition, Microsoft 365 credentials were the most frequent breach type, occurring almost three times more often than any other incident. A few things might help explain this The vast increase in the volume and frequency of email-borne threats throughout the pandemic Highly targeted phishing, business email compromise, and ransomware are becoming more sophisticated and elusive every year. Only 22 of organizations in this study managed to analyze all reported messages, leaving ticking time bombs in users inboxes. If less than half the organizations are not confident in their currently deployed email security solutions, then the chances are they are vulnerable. 98 of organizations have given their users a way to report suspicious messages. Great stuff, but somebody must investigate these suspicious messages. Time  Money 60 of organizations only train their users on email threats 1-2 times per year. In all walks of life, the harder you work at something, the better you will become. Unfortunately, at this frequency, employees are not going to feel confident enough to apply their training, and therefore the quality of forwarded messages will likely be not as high. 84 of organizations reported that security awareness training has massively increased the number of messages reported as suspicious at a 41 false-positive rate. And there you have it. If, at any point, users are not sure whether something is malicious or clean, they will report it to the help desk or SOC. A further reason the number of alerts is so high is that users often feel victimized as the problem by organizations. This perception creates a culture of fear resulting in users reporting messages to be on the safe side. The number 1 concern for security managers is the time it takes to respond to and remediate threats not blocked by current security measures. Not surprisingly, considering the amount of time and salary costs of analysts required to remediate successful attacks, remove confirmed threats from mailboxes, and investigate suspicious messages. Cost of breach There was an average of 20.6 breaches per year in the U.S and 22.7 breaches per year in the U.K. It took an average of 197 hours to recover from a successful breach in the U.S and 148 hours in the U.K. The average salary plus benefits used was U.S  121,744 or 60.87 per hour U.K  49,661 or 24.84 per hour The total annual average cost to recover from a successful attack is Number of breaches  number of hours per breach  hourly pay U.S  247,022 U.K  83,419 Cost of removing confirmed threats Analysts in the U.S had to remove confirmed threats from mailboxes 22.4 times per 1,000 mailboxes per year and 21.4 times in the U.K. The Osterman Research team assumed that each attack affects 10 of mailboxes or 100 and that it takes 15 minutes to clean up each mailbox. The total annual cost of removing threats from mailboxes before they cause a breach was Number of removal workflows  15 minutes  number of affected mailboxes U.S  34,087 U.K  13,284 Cost to investigate suspicious messages Osterman Research team assumed 5 minutes to investigate a suspicious message Organizations had an average false positive rate of 41 We know from Cyrens data that analysts in a 1,000 user organization receive a minimum of 6,170 alerts per year. The cost to investigate alerts is Number of alerts  .08  hourly pay U.S  30,045 U.K  12,256 Total Operational Costs to Manage Email-borne Threats Successful breach costs  removal of confirmed threats costs  investigation costs U.S  311,154 U.K  107,959 Curious to know how much phishing investigation and incident response costs your organization? Try our incident response calculator . et_pb_textet_pb_columnet_pb_rowet_pb_section Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev IRS Scams 2022 Ransomware protect yourself or pay Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443\n            \n            Your analysis should cover:\n            1. Key security features and their benefits to users\n            2. Compliance certifications and regulatory adherence\n            3. User-focused security recommendations\n            4. Technical security implementation details\n            5. Data protection measures\n            6. Best practices for end users\n            "
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    "content": "**Comprehensive Analysis of Cybersecurity Content**\n\nThe cybersecurity content provided focuses on phishing, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and ransomware threats targeting Microsoft 365 users. The analysis highlights key security concerns and provides insights into organizational vulnerabilities and response strategies. Below is a structured analysis based on the outlined criteria:\n\n### 1. Key Security Features and Their Benefits to Users\n\n- **Advanced Threat Detection:** Utilizing AI and machine learning to detect sophisticated threats like phishing and BEC, blocking malicious content before it reaches users.\n- **User Reporting Mechanisms:** Allowing users to report suspicious emails, enhancing incident response and threat identification.\n- **Multi-Layered Security:** Implementing firewalls, encryption, and antivirus software to protect against various attack vectors.\n\n**Benefits:**\n- Enhanced protection against evolving threats.\n- Empowers users to contribute to security efforts.\n- Reduces risk by blocking threats early.\n\n### 2. Compliance Certifications and Regulatory Adherence\n\n- **GDPR and CCPA:** Ensure data privacy and protection, crucial for avoiding legal repercussions.\n- **NIST Framework:** Provide guidelines for robust security practices and incident response.\n- **ISO 27001:** Demonstrates commitment to information security management.\n\n**Importance:**\n- Builds trust with stakeholders.\n- Ensures legal compliance, avoiding fines.\n- Enhances overall security posture.\n\n### 3. User-Focused Security Recommendations\n\n- **Thorough Investigation Processes:** Implement to analyze all reported messages, reducing unaddressed threats.\n- **Regular Security Awareness Training:** Conduct more frequent training to improve user confidence and incident reporting accuracy.\n\n**Recommendations:**\n- Invest in automated tools for threat analysis to handle high alert volumes.\n- Encourage user training and foster a culture of security without fear.\n\n### 4. Technical Security Implementation Details\n\n- **Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):** Adds an extra layer of security against credential theft.\n- **Single Sign-On (SSO) with MFA:** Streamlines access while enhancing security.\n- **Regular Software Updates:** Patches vulnerabilities, protecting against exploits.\n\n**Implementation:**\n- Utilize multi-layered security to protect against diverse threats.\n- Regularly update software to maintain defense against known vulnerabilities.\n\n### 5. Data Protection Measures\n\n- **Encryption:** Protects data both in transit and at rest.\n- **Regular Backups:** Ensures quick recovery post-breach, minimizing downtime and data loss.\n- **Incident Response Plans:** Facilitate timely and effective breach management.\n\n**Measures:**\n- Implement data backups and recovery processes.\n- Use encryption to safeguard sensitive information.\n- Develop and test incident response plans for readiness.\n\n### 6. Best Practices for End Users\n\n- **Vigilance:** Be cautious with links and attachments from unknown sources.\n- **Avoiding Suspicious Actions:** Refrain from downloading executables or sharing credentials via email.\n- **Regular Training Participation:** Engage in training to stay informed and proactive.\n\n**Practices:**\n- Stay informed about current threats through training.\n- Report incidents promptly to security teams.\n\n### Conclusion\n\nThe analysis underscores the need for comprehensive security measures, user education, and compliance adherence to mitigate threats. Organizations should adopt multi-layered security approaches, ensure regular training, and maintain compliance to enhance resilience against cyber threats.",
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