Your CEO Didn’t Send That: AI Impersonation Attacks in 2026
Straight Out of the SOC is Defendify’s practitioner series, where our Security Operations Center shares the real-world threats, attack trends, and security lessons we’re seeing every day—and what they mean for organizations trying to stay ahead.
Phishing has evolved.
Attackers aren’t just sending convincing emails anymore. They’re using AI to clone voices, impersonate executives, generate highly personalized messages, and exploit the trust employees place in familiar people and everyday business processes.
In this session, Defendify’s Director of Security Operations, James Moler, breaks down how AI is transforming social engineering using real examples from the SOC. Instead of relying on headlines or theoretical scenarios, James shares the attack patterns his team investigates and helps organizations defend against every day.
You’ll learn why traditional phishing awareness is no longer enough, how modern impersonation attacks work, and the practical steps organizations can take to reduce risk before an incident occurs.
What you’ll learn:
- How AI is changing phishing and social engineering
- What modern executive impersonation attacks look like
- How voice cloning and AI-generated messages are being used to manipulate employees
- Why traditional phishing detection techniques are becoming less effective
- Practical ways to strengthen verification processes and protect high-risk workflows
- Best practices for reducing risk across email, collaboration tools, and business communications
Whether you’re an IT leader, security professional, or business decision-maker, this webinar offers practical guidance to help your organization adapt to the next generation of social engineering attacks.
