How to Run a Deepfake Readiness Drill Before a Cloned Voice Calls Your Team

Summary

Voice clones and synthetic video calls are now appearing in payment fraud, help desk resets and access requests. The article argues that a structured readiness drill can show security teams where verification breaks down without any real risk. It cites a 2025 Gartner survey of 302 cybersecurity leaders in which 62% reported at least one deepfake attack in the prior 12 months.

Topics

• Deepfakes and impersonation

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