The Challenge
- High click rates on phishing simulations, with an average of 18%.
- Low phishing email report rates, around 10%.
- Limited metrics to measure and communicate progress to stakeholders.
The Solution
- Proofpoint’s ZenGuide ™
- Proofpoint Threat Protection (Email Security)
The Results
- Reduced click rates on phishing simulations to an average of 2%.
- Increased phishing report rates to over 50%.
- Enhanced the overall security culture and aligned with the "Safety First" value.
For more than 150 years, Aecon and its predecessor companies have built some of Canada's most iconic landmarks and infrastructure. Throughout its history, trust has always been a critical part of everything Aecon does. That’s why the company is dedicated to protecting its people, information, and systems from the barrage of cyber attacks that threaten its business and those who rely on it. Proofpoint Security Awareness is helping to build on this mission. Targeted, timely and relevant security awareness helps users spot and report potential threats such as ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and account takeover. Phishing simulation exercises have helped cut users’ click rate down to 2% from 18% and boost phishing reporting rates to 50% from just 10% before starting the program. By breaking the attack chain where it starts, Aecon protects its people and defends its data from today’s advanced threats.
