Safeguarding Against Business Email Compromise

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is one of the most financially damaging types of phishing scams, costing organizations millions each year. In this course, you will explore the tactics cybercriminals use to impersonate trusted individuals—such as executives, vendors, and legal representatives—to manipulate employees into transferring funds or sharing sensitive information. Through real-world examples and practical guidance, you’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs of BEC attacks and implement security measures to protect your organization.

Key Topics Covered:

• What Is Business Email Compromise (BEC)? How cybercriminals execute scams and why they succeed.
• Types of BEC Attacks: CEO fraud, fake invoices, account compromise, attorney impersonation, and data theft.
• Why BEC Works: Psychological and technical tactics behind successful attacks.
• Recognizing Red Flags: Spotting mismatched addresses, unusual requests, urgency tactics, and more.
• Preventing BEC: Security best practices, MFA, and cybersecurity awareness.

This course is designed for professionals at all levels, including employees, managers, and IT security teams, who want to strengthen their awareness of phishing threats and protect their organizations from costly cyberattacks.

*All licenses purchased for this course expire one year after the purchase date.

*1 seat per license is considered one launch; once this course is launched, it may not be reused.

*Each user must complete the course individually; this is not a group course.