Guardz, a cybersecurity solutions provider, recently unveiled a new AI-powered multilayered phishing protection solution aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and managed service providers (MSPs) prevent phishing attacks before their security is compromised. The solution utilizes advanced technology to offer small businesses and MSPs automatic detection and remediation capabilities to protect against phishing attacks – which are the number one threat they face.
According to industry reports, 90% of all cyber attacks are initiated with phishing attacks relying on social engineering to prey on human nature. Cybercriminals often attempt to gain sensitive information ranging from usernames, passwords, and credit card details by tricking recipients into downloading malicious links or providing personal information that can be used for identity theft, ransomware attacks, or other malicious activities. These attacks can result in data breaches, financial loss, or reputational damage to small businesses and even compromise the security of an entire business network, leading to the exposure of highly confidential information.
The Multilayered Phishing Protection solution developed by Guardz addresses this issue by combining email security, web browsing protection, perimeter posture, and awareness culture in one native solution. In this way, businesses can efficiently safeguard against phishing threats, bolstering resilience and future-proofing their systems.
One of the key features of Guardz’s new Multilayered Phishing Protection solution is the continuous scanning of all inbound traffic with its advanced anti-phishing email protection solution. This solution starts the detection process through AI-powered anti-phishing and anti-malware engines and automatically removes risky emails from users’ inboxes for quarantine. Guardz also monitors internet browsing to detect potential phishing attempts and delivers real-time alerts to system administrators, enabling timely responses.
More importantly, Guardz’s solution provides ongoing, active cyber awareness training and tailored phishing simulations for employees, fostering a culture of caution and vigilance. The platform automatically verifies emails for authentication protocols, including Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), Sender Policy Framework (SPF), and checks for malicious forwarding rules.
In light of the increasing proliferation of phishing attacks as a service (AaaS) tools sold on the dark web, Guardz’s CEO, Dor Eisner, sees the new AI-powered phishing protection solution as a holistic and accessible solution to prevent the success of phishing attacks. The solution ensures that SMEs and MSPs can react to cyber risks in real-time with swift remediations while also being protected by cyber insurance for complete peace of mind. Eisner views this approach as a true secure and insure approach, offering a significant addition to Guardz’s holistic cybersecurity offering for small businesses.
Another vital aspect of Guardz’s Multilayered Phishing Protection solution is its impact on MSPs’ business model. The solution enables MSPs to provide their SME customers with complete protection across all potential phishing attack vectors. It does so by automatically scanning perimeter posture, inbound email traffic, and internet browsing and providing ongoing, tailored cyber awareness training and simulation for employees.
The Guardz solution is expected to empower every employee to behave in ways that support and strengthen the business’s cybersecurity posture. As cyber attacks become more sophisticated and frequent in nature, Guardz’s new solution offers a much-needed boost to SMEs’ and MSPs’ ability to stay ahead of the curve.