Stopping the Wire Fraud Storm – Dual Authorization; Step-Up Controls

OCT 17, 202622 MIN

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Even when attackers successfully impersonate executives or hijack legitimate communication accounts, robust procedural controls can halt unauthorized transactions. Dual authorization mandates that high-risk actions—such as modifying supplier bank accounts or executing large wire transfers—require independent approval from two separate personnel. This episode provides step-by-step guidance for building resilient financial workflows that withstand synthetic social engineering and executive impersonation.   Week 2 Bonus Code: ' CALLBACK '  🎁 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Giveaway — Oct 1–31 Enter free: https://cyberaware.win Bonus entries (+25 for your first submission): https://cyberaware.win/community Grand prize: NitroPhone 5a · Drawn Nov 5, live on CISO Insights 20% off across CISO Marketplace with code CYBERAWARE26 No purchase necessary. Rules: https://cyberaware.win/rules Full October schedule + all episodes: https://cisoinsights.show/security-awareness-2026/ #CyberAwareWin #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth