C&S Companies BEC Threat Mitigation Case Study

This case study outlines the challenges faced by C&S Companies in combating Business Email Compromise (BEC) and related phishing attacks. The firm, which has a long history in engineering and construction, identified that their existing Mimecast Secure Email Gateway (SEG) was insufficient against increasingly sophisticated threats, particularly targeting C-Level employees. The study details the implementation of SlashNext's generative AI-powered security solution, which supplements the Mimecast SEG and provides enhanced protection across email, mobile, and collaboration platforms. The solution is noted for its high detection rates and low false positive rates, demonstrating quick deployment and immediate return on investment. The results indicate a significant increase in the detection of multi-stage BEC attacks, with a notable percentage of these targeting executive personnel. Additionally, the case study highlights the broader implications of generative AI in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, particularly in relation to the rise of smishing and other social engineering tactics.