The Threat of Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks, aimed at delivering malware or obtaining sensitive information from victims, are a prevalent threat in today's digital landscape. Cybercriminals disguise themselves as trustworthy entities in various electronic communications, such as emails, social media messages, or collaboration tools, to deceive individuals into divulging personal data like passwords, usernames, or financial details. With one in every 99 emails being a phishing attempt and 30% of recipients opening them, organizations face a significant challenge in safeguarding their data and users from potential cyber threats.
Cisco Umbrella's Protective Solutions
Cisco Umbrella offers robust DNS-layer security to prevent users from accessing malicious domains by proactively blocking unsafe destinations before any connection is established. Going beyond traditional security measures, Umbrella's Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) extends protection by identifying and blocking phishing attempts through unsafe URLs, encrypted traffic, non-standard ports, and other sophisticated attack vectors. With phishing attacks constantly evolving and posing a growing threat, Cisco's solutions provide a proactive defense mechanism to mitigate these risks effectively.
Combatting the Rise of Phishing Attacks
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic witnessed a surge in phishing scams exploiting the chaos of transitioning employees to remote work setups. This shift led to a proliferation of phishing attempts using COVID-related keywords, demonstrating the adaptability of cybercriminals in exploiting global events for malicious purposes. Despite efforts to combat phishing, data reveals that organizations worldwide continue to face escalating email phishing attacks, exacerbated by the widespread adoption of cloud applications. Cisco Umbrella's comprehensive protection against phishing, both on and off the network, ensures organizations stay resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats.
Superior Protection and Deployability
Cisco Umbrella's unparalleled visibility into internet activity, coupled with its ability to process over 600 billion DNS requests daily, empowers organizations with valuable threat intelligence to proactively mitigate risks. The platform's efficacy in blocking modern phishing, malware, and ransomware threats across all ports and protocols underscores its reliability in safeguarding critical data. Moreover, the ease of deployment within minutes, without the need for complex on-premises appliances or cumbersome updates, makes Cisco Umbrella a highly accessible and efficient cybersecurity solution for organizations of all sizes.