To protect against whaling attacks, we recommend taking the following steps to mitigate your organization’s risk: - Employee Training: Educate employees on how to recognize and avoid phishing attacks, including whaling attacks. This includes being cautious about opening emails or clicking on links from unknown or suspicious sources. - Multi-Factor Authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all accounts that access sensitive information. This adds an additional layer of security and makes it more difficult for attackers to gain access. - Security Awareness: Promote a culture of security awareness within the company, encouraging employees to report suspicious emails or activities immediately. - Access Controls: Implement access controls and permissions, limiting the amount of sensitive information that any one employee can access. - Cybersecurity Solutions: Deploy an email security solution, which offers anti-phishing features, that can detect and prevent whaling attacks. - Regular Testing: Regularly conduct testing and vulnerability assessments to identify potential weaknesses in the company’s security posture and address them before they can be exploited by attackers.