Why This Matters Now
Human error remains one of the leading causes of cybersecurity
breaches, with phishing attacks continuing to target employees
across industries. Testing employee awareness and simulating
real-world phishing scenarios is critical to strengthening your
organization's first line of defense.
What Is Phishing Simulation & Employee Awareness Testing
In the context of phishing and awareness, vulnerability and
penetration testing includes simulating email and social
engineering attacks to evaluate how employees respond. These
ethical tests identify weak spots in training and help measure
your organization's overall preparedness against manipulation
tactics.
Our Step-by-Step Approach
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Baseline Assessment – Evaluate current employee awareness levels
through questionnaires or knowledge checks.
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Threat Modeling – Identify likely phishing vectors based on job
roles, industries, and previous incidents.
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Customized Campaign Design – Create tailored phishing emails,
SMS, or messages that mimic real-world attack patterns.
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Deployment & Monitoring – Launch simulated phishing attempts and
track user actions like link clicks or credential input.
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Awareness Reinforcement – Provide immediate feedback and
micro-training to users who fall for the simulated traps.
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Reporting & Metrics – Deliver detailed analytics on engagement,
failure rates, and progress over time.
Key Benefits
- Strengthen human defense against real phishing attacks
- Raise organizational awareness of evolving threats
- Reduce risk of data breaches from social engineering
- Customize training based on employee behavior
- Track measurable improvement in awareness over time
"Security awareness isn’t a one-time task — it’s a continuous
journey to empower people as a vital layer of protection."
— Lisa Forte, Cybersecurity Expert & Speaker
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