Creating BEC-Resistant Cultures

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Creating BEC-Resistant Cultures

Organizational culture significantly impacts BEC vulnerability:

Empowering Employees:

  • Encourage verification without fear of retribution
  • Praise employees who catch attempts
  • Create clear escalation paths
  • Remove barriers to questioning requests
  • Support those who delay suspicious transactions

Executive Involvement:

  • Leaders must support verification procedures
  • Executives should expect and encourage verification
  • Public commitment to security processes
  • Participation in training exercises
  • Clear communication about travel and availability