Beyond the Inbox: Defending Against AI-Enabled Social Engineering

AI-Based Attacks , Email Security & Protection , Email Threat Protection Beyond the Inbox: Defending Against AI-Enabled Social Engineering Presented by GuidePoint Security     60 Minutes     Share Post Share Credit Eligible AI hasn’t replaced human attackers; it has made them more effective. Phishing and other identity-focused attacks are becoming faster and more personalized. Industry reporting shows that the overwhelming majority of successful email threats now rely on social engineering rather than malware, and attackers are increasingly using generative AI to impersonate executives trusted colleagues. The result is a growing gap between how quickly attackers can adapt and how quickly traditional email defenses can respond. Security leaders need to rethink protection around identities, combining behavioral detection and identity verification to reduce the likelihood of a costly compromise. The discussion will cover key attack trends, real-world examples, and common gaps organizations face in protecting users, along with practical approaches to strengthening email security, reducing identity risk, and preventing data loss. Register now to learn: How AI is changing phishing and business email compromise tactics, and why identity-based attacks are becoming a primary risk for organizations; What cybersecurity leaders say about the shift toward social engineering-driven email attacks and what that means for security programs; Walk away with practical steps to strengthen email security through behavioral analytics, identity protection, and improved detection and response processes.