{"id":86716,"date":"2024-09-04T16:49:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T08:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=86716"},"modified":"2024-08-29T16:52:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T08:52:15","slug":"phishing-awareness-training-what-your-employees-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/09\/phishing-awareness-training-what-your-employees-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Phishing awareness training: What your employees should know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"86716\" class=\"elementor elementor-86716\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8be8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8be8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/eAUGol0h5sK9k8odiyfEM\/0ea382f606fdf4e5e6abffcfe2e24259\/Phishing_awareness_training.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"617\" \/>\n\n<article class=\"RichText_root__1_CNu BlogPostContent_richText__rG0U1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Phishing or social engineering attacks are the<b> number one cyber threat to business networks<\/b>. Recent studies show that <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/de-de\/reports\/threat-intelligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">90% of attacks<\/a> are triggered by phishing. Innocent mistakes can expose vast amounts of confidential data, risking regulatory action and reputational disaster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The problem with phishing is that <b>tech solutions are never completely effective<\/b>. Phishers exploit human nature, convincing users to make unsafe decisions. The only effective response is phishing awareness training.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Poorly trained workforces will eventually put your data at risk. But if you follow the guidance below, you will be well-prepared to handle social engineering attacks.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"RichText_ul__Ajzbe\">\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Phishing involves <b>using emails to persuade readers to make dangerous decisions<\/b>. Links and attachments direct users to malicious websites, putting data and network assets at risk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Companies can only combat phishing by training employees to identify suspicious emails.<\/b> This is harder than it sounds. Phishing emails resemble authentic messages and use sophisticated techniques to fool targets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Proper training prepares employees to <b>assess subject lines, email addresses, links, body text, and links<\/b>. Training covers every aspect of phishing attacks, enabling users to report threats before they compromise your network.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Implementing continuous phishing awareness training is key<\/b>. Employees must refresh their knowledge and participate in phishing simulations. Employers, on the other hand, should create easy-to-use reporting processes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Combining awareness training with cybersecurity technology <\/b>mitigates most phishing attacks. Threat detection tools, email encryption, and VPNs strengthen your network defenses. They contain malicious threats when phishing training fails.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"phishing-what-your-employees-need-to-know\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Phishing: What your employees need to know<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">There are two main reasons phishing leads to data breaches and other cyber-attacks: poor security infrastructure and lack of phishing awareness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Robust protection is vital, but it won&#8217;t work if employees ignore phishing risks and expose critical data. Safeguarding apps and data requires <b>constantly updated phishing awareness training<\/b>. Let&#8217;s explore what building an effective <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/learn\/firewall\/human\/\">human firewall <\/a>entails and how to create effective training materials.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2sMqCfp4SuUgX6AkDedeza\/0edfe4e01e5f98bb3ad39efbea4aba5d\/What_is_phishing.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"412\" \/><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2sMqCfp4SuUgX6AkDedeza\/0edfe4e01e5f98bb3ad39efbea4aba5d\/What_is_phishing.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2sMqCfp4SuUgX6AkDedeza\/0edfe4e01e5f98bb3ad39efbea4aba5d\/What_is_phishing.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2sMqCfp4SuUgX6AkDedeza\/0edfe4e01e5f98bb3ad39efbea4aba5d\/What_is_phishing.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2sMqCfp4SuUgX6AkDedeza\/0edfe4e01e5f98bb3ad39efbea4aba5d\/What_is_phishing.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2sMqCfp4SuUgX6AkDedeza\/0edfe4e01e5f98bb3ad39efbea4aba5d\/What_is_phishing.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2sMqCfp4SuUgX6AkDedeza\/0edfe4e01e5f98bb3ad39efbea4aba5d\/What_is_phishing.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2sMqCfp4SuUgX6AkDedeza\/0edfe4e01e5f98bb3ad39efbea4aba5d\/What_is_phishing.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/2sMqCfp4SuUgX6AkDedeza\/0edfe4e01e5f98bb3ad39efbea4aba5d\/What_is_phishing.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"What is phishing\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"1-phishing-is-illegal\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">1. Phishing is illegal<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The first thing to stress is that phishing scams are always illegal. Successful or not, phishers commit criminal acts, and it&#8217;s important to report phishing attacks to the authorities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Phishing breaches both the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and legislation against<a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/18\/1343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> wire fraud<\/a>. Successful attacks also breach identity theft laws. Phishing isn&#8217;t a minor offense, and employees should understand its severity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Even so, laws do not specifically outlaw phishing\u2014just successful cyber-attacks involving phishing. It&#8217;s still legal to email people asking for information. Tricking people with deceptive language is also legal. If not, sending jokes via email would effectively be criminalized.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Phishing differs because attackers trick users into sharing<b> financial or confidential information for personal gain<\/b>. Keep that definition in mind when delivering security awareness training.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"2-never-trust-email-addresses-alone\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">2. Never trust email addresses alone<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Phishers are experts in deception. Every aspect of their emails is potentially fake. However, victims sometimes forget this. They see what appear to be legitimate email addresses and assume the content is safe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">That&#8217;s a common and dangerous mistake. A phishing attack often starts by using spoofing to<b> imitate legitimate email addresses.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Spoofed email addresses superficially resemble authentic Amazon or Microsoft addresses. If you look more closely, the underlying email address has nothing to do with those companies. This method is also known as <b>display name spoofing<\/b>. Every employee must be able to spot it 100% of the time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">There&#8217;s another aspect to display name spoofing. Email apps on some mobile devices do not show the sender&#8217;s address unless users expand the user name. That&#8217;s why you must train remote workers to use all devices securely &#8211; not just work laptops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Spoofers can also take another approach known as <b>cousin domain spoofing<\/b>. This technique creates email domains that closely resemble authentic domains but have tiny differences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Sometimes, this could be a fake extension like &#8220;Cisco-customerservice&#8221;. Sometimes, phishers add a different domain name or a string of numbers that shouldn&#8217;t be there. These discrepancies are never easy to spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Employees must concentrate and check every address for anomalies. Test their skills regularly, as concentration tends to lapse after a few months.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"3-look-for-suspicious-subject-lines-and-content\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">3. Look for suspicious subject lines and content<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Subject lines and body text are also red flags when detecting phishing campaigns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Phishers often<b> use subject lines to grab attention<\/b>. For instance, attackers might spoof an actual SaaS provider notifying you about rejected invoices. Or they could target executives with extravagant recruiting promises.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Subject lines may use fear and anxiety. Or they could arouse curiosity. When these methods work, users drop their natural caution and may click links or respond to other parts of the email.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Train employees to treat emails with threatening or excessively positive subject lines cautiously. These subject lines don&#8217;t automatically indicate a phishing threat. But<b> employees should treat the attached emails as suspicious messages<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Body text<\/b> is another critical phishing training awareness issue. The tone of the email is the first area to check. A threatening tone is <i>always<\/i> a phishing red flag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">For example, phishers want readers to click dangerous links and threaten dire consequences if users <i>don&#8217;t<\/i> click the link. Real-world clients or companies rarely communicate like that. The same applies to sudden emails about locked accounts or credit card problems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Don&#8217;t rely on common sense. When creating phishing training materials,<b> add real-world examples of suspicious emails<\/b>. Highlight how phishers use language and tone, giving employees enough information to make informed judgments.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"4-beware-of-embedded-links\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">4. Beware of embedded links<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Remember: phishers can spoof any part of an email message. This applies to embedded links as much as email addresses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Links are a crucial training theme because malicious links <i>almost always appear<\/i> in social engineering emails. Phishers try to funnel victims to malicious sites where users hand over information or download malware. Identifying these sites is essential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">If a phishing email is well-written, <b>malicious links look fine<\/b>. They may resemble links to payment portals or accounting apps. Readers can only see the destination URL by hovering their cursor over the link text.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Check links thoroughly before clicking<\/b>. Look for suspicious URL formats and shortened URLs. Make sure employees use virtual private gateways with DNS Filtering configured and Threat Block enabled. These NordLayer features ensure employees can access only secure web content by restricting access to potentially malicious websites.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"text\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"5-exercise-caution-with-attachments\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">5. Exercise caution with attachments<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Email attachments are just as dangerous as links\u2014maybe more so if your employees regularly exchange documents and files via email.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Phishers prefer adding attachments to emails as <b>attachments tend to bypass spam filters<\/b>. They can add a phishing link to PDF documents or spreadsheets without worrying about interception.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Skilled phishers use this to their advantage. They turn attachments into a form of social proof, persuading readers they need to access something valuable and useful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">When training employees, stress that <b>all attachments are suspicious<\/b>. The best phishing emails are careful to make other parts of the email convincing. Even plausible messages from seemingly trusted organizations could be malicious.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Teach employees to check attachment links. If they aren&#8217;t sure, recommend users report the attachment to a security team member. It&#8217;s always better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"6-understand-the-risks-of-personal-phishing-attacks\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">6. Understand the risks of personal phishing attacks<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Understanding personalization is another core part of an effective phishing awareness training program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The reason for this is simple. As phishing becomes more complex, <b>attackers are launching personalized phishing scams. <\/b>Even highly qualified individuals can be caught off-guard. <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/creating-a-perfect-storm-using-social-engineering-a-talk-with-christopher\/\">The success of a social engineering attack <\/a>largely depends on context and personal relevance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Instead of generic greetings, attackers are using contextual data. AI and automation tools enable hackers to profile targets and pose as authentic email senders. Employees need better security awareness in general (to protect their personal information) and when reading emails (to detect small false details).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">It&#8217;s also vital to deliver <b>additional training for high-ranking individuals and administrators.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Targeted training helps combat whaling and spear phishing attacks that leverage information about senior employees. These individuals often have greater access to sensitive information and privileges to share it\u2014a dangerous combination that bad actors often exploit.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"7-appearances-are-deceptive-as-cybercriminals-copy-corporate-branding\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">7. Appearances are deceptive as cybercriminals copy corporate branding<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">When you read emails from major companies, branded graphics, and layout style are often the first things you notice. Companies use consistent visuals and templates to deliver legitimate messages, but phishing emails can copy all of this.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Train employees not to be fooled by slick logos. Look for minor imperfections in the email&#8217;s presentation. Phishers often slightly change logos to work around spam filters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Be wary of images<\/b> as well. Phishers embed links beneath photos (and elements like QR codes), another way to evade filters. Genuine senders rarely do this, preferring transparent and secure links. Treat image links as potential red flags wherever they appear.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"8-update-your-knowledge-phishers-are-becoming-more-sophisticated\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">8. Update your knowledge: Phishers are becoming more sophisticated<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Tomorrow&#8217;s phishing attempts will be more sophisticated. Detecting them will be increasingly challenging. You can be sure of that. Attackers constantly seek ways to avoid filters and fool their targets. Phishing awareness training should evolve with new techniques.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Above all else, security officers should <b>research emerging techniques<\/b> and prepare for emerging phishing campaigns. Also, creating a comprehensive strategy that includes education, vigilance, and technology works best when it comes to <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/how-to-prevent-phishing-attacks\/\">preventing phishing attacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/71bqQ3jRQkRCGHok4388Gl\/267ab59c9154f32715b15bab521db5cd\/Phishing_attack_trends.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/71bqQ3jRQkRCGHok4388Gl\/267ab59c9154f32715b15bab521db5cd\/Phishing_attack_trends.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/71bqQ3jRQkRCGHok4388Gl\/267ab59c9154f32715b15bab521db5cd\/Phishing_attack_trends.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/71bqQ3jRQkRCGHok4388Gl\/267ab59c9154f32715b15bab521db5cd\/Phishing_attack_trends.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/71bqQ3jRQkRCGHok4388Gl\/267ab59c9154f32715b15bab521db5cd\/Phishing_attack_trends.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/71bqQ3jRQkRCGHok4388Gl\/267ab59c9154f32715b15bab521db5cd\/Phishing_attack_trends.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/71bqQ3jRQkRCGHok4388Gl\/267ab59c9154f32715b15bab521db5cd\/Phishing_attack_trends.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/71bqQ3jRQkRCGHok4388Gl\/267ab59c9154f32715b15bab521db5cd\/Phishing_attack_trends.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"Phishing attack trends\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/71bqQ3jRQkRCGHok4388Gl\/267ab59c9154f32715b15bab521db5cd\/Phishing_attack_trends.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"623\" \/>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Threat actors are using artificial intelligence to generate more accurate messages. They also run <b>multi-channel attacks<\/b>, which use two or more communication platforms. Microsoft Teams is the most common second step, followed by Slack and SMS. Security teams must up their game and outpace their adversaries.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-implement-phishing-awareness-training\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">How to implement phishing awareness training<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Understanding what employees need to know is a good start. It\u2019s vital to put that knowledge into practice with effective phishing training. Here are some tips about how to do so:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"RichText_ul__Ajzbe\">\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Implement<b> continuous phishing training<\/b> with annual updates and testing exercises. Don&#8217;t rely on onboarding training. Knowledge and attention erode over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">If you have the resources, run <b>simulated phishing campaigns<\/b> and war game potential scenarios with <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/how-to-provide-cybersecurity-tabletop-exercise\/\">cybersecurity tabletop exercises<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Include key stakeholders in training scenarios. Everyone, from new hires to veteran executives, plays a role in detecting phishing attempts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Ensure you have a<b> reporting system<\/b> to pick up alerts from the front line. Employees should be able to instantly report suspicious emails without disrupting their workflows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Provide<b> immediate feedback when an employee clicks on a phishing email. <\/b>Gentle guidance reinforces training on the spot, and there&#8217;s usually no need for disciplinary procedures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Audit your phishing training program<\/b> regularly. Record phishing incidents and identify areas to improve.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-nordlayer-help\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">How can NordLayer help?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">At NordLayer, we want every company to guard against phishing attacks, and we offer a range of solutions to make that happen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Firstly, check out our recent article on<a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/how-to-prevent-data-breaches\/\"> data breaches<\/a>. It&#8217;s a great introduction to the main attack techniques and data breach risks. When you&#8217;re up to speed, use our security tools to make awareness training even more effective.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/multi-factor-authentication-best-practices\/\">Multi-factor authentication <\/a>(MFA) helps ensure cybercriminals won&#8217;t get far with stolen credentials alone. Threat protection based on <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/zero-trust\/network-access\/\">Zero Trust Network Access<\/a> verifies every user and device before they are given access to your network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">NordLayer also offers solutions that help prevent phishing. <a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/network-security\/threat-prevention\/\">Threat Prevention<\/a> identifies and blocks potential threats, protecting your devices and important data from phishing scams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Security technologies alone won&#8217;t stop every phishing attack. Combining NordLayer&#8217;s security tools with phishing awareness training will put you in the best possible position.<a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/contact-sales\/\"> Get in touch<\/a> today and find out how to reduce your phishing risks.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf03edf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf03edf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b576c6d\" data-id=\"b576c6d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfd91ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"bfd91ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"63561\" class=\"elementor elementor-63561\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b6aa2c4 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b6aa2c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b283ee5\" data-id=\"1b283ee5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e466f1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e466f1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordLayer<br \/><\/strong>NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses \u2013 from the world\u2019s most trusted cybersecurity brand, Nord Security.<\/p><p>The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. Therefore, our team has a global mission to shape a more trusted and peaceful online future for people everywhere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e34e91 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9e34e91\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb2c932\" data-id=\"bb2c932\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6a493c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6a493c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordLayer<br \/><\/strong>NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses \u2013 from the world\u2019s most trusted cybersecurity brand, Nord Security.<\/p><p>The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. 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