The Power of Social Engineering

Social engineering and spear-phishing combined with malware and vulnerabilities show us guarding valuable data, systems with technologies are never sufficient. End-user training and cybersecurity awareness programs are equally important.

See the hack just came to light in recent years:

https://cybersguards.com/north-korean-hackers-infiltrate-the-atm-network-in-chile-following-an-interview-with-skype/ (Links to an external site.)

Such hacks would never happen if training and cybersecurity awareness programs are in place and required for all employees.