Creating a No Phishing Zone Group Discussion Written Project Russell Eubanks & Tsega Thompson SANS Technology Institute- Candidate for Master of Science Degree

Overview Phishing vs. Spear Phishing Purpose of Training Program ◦ Pre Assessment User Awareness  Mandatory Webinar ◦ Post Assessment Evaluation  Series of simulated phishing attacks  Mandatory Quiz SANS Technology Institute- Candidate for Master of Science Degree

Testing Simulated Phishing Tests ◦ with link to update employee profile. ◦ with compensation report attached. ◦ with subject “Top Secret”. ◦ suggesting organizational changes. ◦ urging staff members to submit a fortune. Mandatory Employee Quiz ◦ Present phishing attacks and non-attacks to see if employees can identify each. SANS Technology Institute- Candidate for Master of Science Degree

Program Implementation Four week program ◦ Days 1-3: Mandatory Webinar ◦ Days 4-18: Simulated Phishing Tests ◦ Days 6-23: Data Collection & Analysis ◦ Day 24: Mandatory Quiz / Reinforcement Day ◦ Day 25-26: Putting it all together ◦ Day 26: Report Card Day SANS Technology Institute- Candidate for Master of Science Degree

Measuring Success At each level of the program fewer employees will be vulnerable to phishing attacks. Track employees who respond to attacks. Results will be populated in a table for further analysis. Progress will be measured. SANS Technology Institute- Candidate for Master of Science Degree

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Summary Social engineering attacks are geared towards exploiting employees. Our best defense is to arm them with the knowledge needed to recognize and report these attacks. SANS Technology Institute- Candidate for Master of Science Degree