What is it?
Phishing simulation uses controlled, benign test messages to measure how well employees detect and report suspicious content. By mimicking real attacker tactics in a safe environment, the organisation can gauge the effectiveness of training, identify at-risk groups, and refine its awareness initiatives.
What could happen?
Without simulations, training efforts may be guesswork. Organisations might wrongly assume employees are prepared, only to find out too late that critical staff are easily fooled. As a result, attackers can exploit these weaknesses for credential theft, network intrusions, or data breaches, harming the company’s financial stability and brand reputation.
What to do about it?
Foundational: Conduct periodic, simple phishing tests with basic spoofed emails that mimic common scams.
Outcome: Quickly assesses baseline awareness and identifies immediate vulnerabilities.
Enhanced: Use advanced simulation platforms that randomise phishing templates, targeting different departments and user groups.
Outcome: Provides deeper insights into where and how awareness needs improvement.
Comprehensive: Integrate simulation data into a continuous feedback loop, linking results to performance reviews, tailored training, and refined security policies.
Outcome: Transforms simulation from a one-off event into a strategic tool for ongoing enhancement of the security culture.
