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title: How Businesses Can Spot and Prevent Phishing Scams
description: Find out how your business can avoid the damaging consequences of phishing by building a proactive cybersecurity program.
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# How to Spot and Thwart Phishing Scams: A Guide for Businesses

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## Find out how your business can avoid the damaging consequences of phishing by building a proactive cybersecurity program.

The devastating fallout from one successful phishing attack could cost your business significantly. A data breach can cost up to [$4.24 million per incident](https://www.ibm.com/reports/data-breach), but the lasting consequence is more than financial. Phishing attacks disrupt business operations, divert your employees’ attention and can cause irreversible reputational damage.

The good news is that your company can build a phishing defense program to reduce the risk of falling victim to this devastating type of cybercrime.

First, you’ll want to understand how to recognize the various types of phishing and educate your employees about how to identify the signs. But there’s much more that goes into building a phishing prevention plan. That’s why we created this guide.

**With all the facts, your company can create a strong cybersecurity program. Learn what steps to take now, including:**

- How to spot the signs of phishing immediately
- What to include in employee training for phishing prevention
- How to avoid sophisticated cyberattacks like spear phishing
- Ways to evaluate a cybersecurity consulting firm
- How to develop a response plan that mitigates damages in case of a phishing attack

**Prepare and protect your business before it's too late. Download this guide to learn what makes an effective phishing prevention plan.**

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**Susie Hicks**  
*Senior Business Consultant, Warren Averett Technology Group*

Susie Hicks is a founding member of Warren Averett Technology Group’s Business Consulting team. Due to her intense client focus, polished communications skills and vast understanding of the benefits of great technology solutions, she advises our clients on IT solutions that make sense for their businesses. She believes that success lies in delivering superior results and is responsible for assuring excellence in our work product while building strong relationships. Susie is fully committed to ensuring we provide a consistently superior client experience.

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