How Kosh Solutions Helps New Mexico Organizations Navigate the New Risks of AI Cybercrime

Key Takeaway:

YOU DON'T need to overhaul everything to stay secure in an AI-driven world. Focus on a few smart, targeted improvements—and you can dramatically strengthen your defenses without overwhelming your team or budget.

At Kosh Solutions, we've helped municipalities, businesses, and nonprofits across New Mexico and beyond do exactly that: build practical cybersecurity strategies that evolve without disrupting daily operations.

How to Move from Risk to Readiness

You don't have to start from zero. You just need to adapt intelligently.

Here’s the practical approach we recommend for municipalities and business organizations:

1. Build Awareness Internally

   Open conversations about AI risks—without fear-mongering. Use real-world examples that staff can recognize and respond to.

2. Assess Your Current Risk

   Identify where your organization is strong—and where you're exposed.

   Key questions:

   1. Are employees using AI tools?

   2. Is multi-factor authentication enforced? If not, this is probably step one!

   3. Are basic cybersecurity policies up to date?

3. Train for Real-World Threats

   Focus on:

   1. Recognizing social engineering attacks

   2. Understanding safe and unsafe AI use

   3. Reporting suspicious activity quickly

   Training should be practical and regular—not once a year.

4. Establish an AI Acceptable Use Policy

   Provide clear guidelines:

   1. Which AI tools are approved

   2. What data can never be entered into an AI platform

   3. Who to ask if there's ever a question

5. Reinforce With Micro-Training

   Replace long, annual seminars with ongoing refreshers:

   1. 1-minute phishing ID videos

   2. Short reviews of suspicious emails

   3. Regular “quick security wins” in team meetings

   Cybersecurity isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it task—it’s a behavior.

Why This Matters Now

AI is more than just the buzzword of the year; it’s reshaping how businesses and governments work every day.

From Santa Fe to Silver City, teams are using tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, NotebookLM and Perplexity to streamline their work. But those same AI tools are also helping cybercriminals:

• Write realistic phishing emails

• Imitate chats, conversations, even phone calls

• Launch faster, smarter attacks against organizations that still rely on traditional defenses

According to the FBI, business email compromise caused $2.77 billion in losses in 2024—and those attacks are only getting more sophisticated.

What's Changed with Cybercrime?

Today’s cyberattacks don't just come through email. They come through internal chats, fake invoices, even deepfake phone calls.

AI has made impersonation fast, cheap, and dangerously convincing.

• Spam filters catch less

• Annual phishing training isn't enough

• Attacks are more believable across multiple platforms

Municipalities and businesses are especially vulnerable because they often manage sensitive citizen or customer data—without massive IT departments.

How Kosh Solutions Supports Organizations

We’ve helped New Mexico organizations—from city offices to multi-site businesses—build cybersecurity practices that work in real life.

Our approach is:

• Practical, not panicked

• Scalable to your size

• Focused on education and long-term improvement

If you're worried about AI-driven cyber threats—or just tired of wondering if you're missing something—let’s talk.

You don’t need a full overhaul. You just need a clear path forward.

Final Thought

Cybercriminals are adapting fast. AI is evolving faster.

Your cybersecurity plan should evolve too—but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

A few smart, intentional steps today can protect your operations, your citizens, and your reputation tomorrow.

If you’re ready to build practical resilience without overwhelming your team, Kosh Solutions is ready to help.

Email: sales@koshsolutions.com

Phone: 505-796-5988

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 Disclaimer

The information contained in this communication is intended for limited use for informational purposes only. It is not considered professional advice, and instead, is general information that may or may not apply to specific situations. Each case is unique and should be evaluated on its own by a professional qualified to provide advice specifically intended to protect your individual situation. Kosh is not liable for improper use of this information.