CASE STUDY Leading University Ramps Up Phishing Defense as Global Threats Grow Cofense Case StudyIn 2012, a phishing email triggered one of the largest cyber-attacks ever, aimed at a large Middle Eastern oil and gas company. In the wake of the attack, organizations worldwide redoubled security investments. One such organization was a top university whose students, faculty, and administrators hail from around the world. The school’s Head of Information Security made anti- phishing a top priority. He partnered with Cofense to train his users to recognize and report suspicious emails. “My mandate was to do everything necessary to protect the university community,” said the Head of Information Security. “We invested in technological solutions, but with thirty years of IT experience,

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