THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES’ CYBER-AWARENESS TRAINING ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHISHING ATTACKS
THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES’ CYBER-AWARENESS TRAINING ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHISHING ATTACKS

Summary/Abstract: Phishing as a social engineering technique remains the main threat to IT security, exploiting human vulnerabilities within the security system. This research examines the impact of employee cybersecurity awareness on the effectiveness of phishing attacks. Results from phishing simulations conducted in a Macedonian public organization confirm the thesis that “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link”, which suggest that continuous and adaptive training programs are necessary to enhance employee resilience against phishing attacks. This thesis contributes to the understanding of cybersecurity strategies by highlighting the importance of human factors in protecting against phishing threats.

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