Phishing Simulations
Managed Services
Phishing attacks are a major cybersecurity threat, manipulating users into opening malicious documents or clicking harmful links to steal credentials or implant malware.
Your Challenges
Increased Sophistication of Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated, making it difficult for employees to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent communications.
Human Error and Lack of Awareness
Employees often lack awareness and understanding of phishing threats, leading to inadvertent compromises.
Measuring and Improving Cyber Security Posture
Businesses struggle to gauge the effectiveness of their cybersecurity training and identify vulnerable employees.
What are Phishing Simulations?
A phishing simulation is a cybersecurity exercise designed to test an organisation’s ability to recognise and respond to a phishing attack.
PureCyber's phishing simulation allows your organisation to create realistic, bespoke campaigns that closely mimic real attacks. Employees receive fraudulent emails, texts, or calls, using social engineering tactics to gain trust and prompt ill-advised actions. Those who fall for the simulation are alerted to their mistake and directed to educational resources on recognising phishing scams. Post-simulation, organisations receive detailed metrics on employee click rates, helping to identify susceptible users.
Why are Phishing Simulations important?
Solution: Phishing simulations train employees to recognise complex phishing tactics.
Benefit: Enhanced detection skills reduce the likelihood of successful attacks.
Solution: Phishing simulations provide practical, hands-on training to improve awareness.
Benefit: Immediate feedback on actions taken during simulations reinforces correct behaviours.
Solution: Phishing simulations offer measurable insights into employee susceptibility.
Benefit: Detailed metrics and reports highlight areas needing improvement.
Case Study: Financial Services Firm
Challenge
A large financial services firm needed to strengthen defences against sophisticated phishing attacks targeting client data and financial information.
Solution
PureCyber conducted tailored phishing simulations, exposing employees to realistic email threats like CEO fraud and fake invoices.
Outcome
Over 20% of employees engaged with simulated phishing attempts, prompting targeted training and improving overall awareness.
Benefits
Enhanced Awareness: Employees became more vigilant against phishing tactics.
Targeted Training: Specific interventions reduced susceptibility to future attacks.
Measurable Results: Decreased click rates indicated improved cybersecurity readiness.
Realistic
Convenient and Engaging: Industry-leading simulation techniques replicate authentic phishing tactics, ensuring your team is prepared for real-world threats effectively.
PureCyber Phishing Simulations
Complimentary of training program
Seamless Integration: Integrates effortlessly with existing cybersecurity training initiatives, reinforcing awareness and response strategies against phishing attacks.
Usable and Convenient
Intuitive Platform: Our user-friendly interface makes it easy for employees to participate and learn from simulations, enhancing convenience without the need for extensive training.
Easy to use
Effortless Setup: Straightforward setup and execution require minimal IT involvement, allowing you to launch simulations quickly and efficiently.
Data-driven and measurable
Actionable Insights: Detailed analytics provide valuable metrics to assess vulnerabilities and track improvements in employee behaviour and cybersecurity readiness.
Customisable
Tailored Solutions: Customise scenarios and parameters to address specific organisational needs and unique threat landscapes, maximising the effectiveness of your phishing simulations.
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With PureCyber, you get a true reflection of your organisation’s phishing vulnerability and the tools to improve your defences.
Phishing Simulations FAQs
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Anyone could be a target of a phishing attack, but some of the most common targets of phishing attacks are new employees and/or larger organisations who are lacking technology and cybersecurity.
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A phishing simulation is a controlled cybersecurity exercise designed to mimic real-world phishing attacks. It tests employees' ability to recognise and respond appropriately to phishing emails, texts, or calls.
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Phishing simulations are important because they help organisations assess and improve their employee’s awareness of phishing threats. By exposing staff to realistic phishing scenarios in a safe environment, organisations can reduce the risk of falling victim to actual phishing attacks.
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Phishing simulations typically involve sending simulated phishing emails or messages to employees. These emails mimic common phishing tactics, such as urgent requests for sensitive information or fake invoices. The organisation monitors how employees respond, whether they click on links, download attachments, or provide sensitive information.
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Benefits include:
1. Improved Awareness: Employees become more vigilant and aware of phishing tactics.
2. Risk Reduction: Decreases the likelihood of employees falling victim to real phishing attacks.
3. Training Effectiveness: Provides measurable insights into the effectiveness of cybersecurity training programs.
4. Behavioural Change: Promotes a culture of cybersecurity awareness and proactive defence.
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The frequency of phishing simulations can vary depending on the organisation's risk profile, industry regulations, and budget. Typically, organisations conduct simulations regularly, quarterly or semi-annually, to keep employees vigilant and to assess ongoing improvements in awareness.
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Employees who fall for simulated phishing attacks receive immediate feedback and educational resources. This helps them understand what went wrong and learn to recognise phishing red flags in the future without any adverse impact on the organisation.
Further resources and comprehensive phishing training…
PureCyber offers comprehensive phishing training and engagement materials, including user awareness seminars and additional simulations, to reinforce and remediate your security measures. Through tiered link or attachment-based, data entry, or reply-to phishing simulations, your employees will be able to identify, report, and prevent phishing attacks effectively.
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Yes, phishing simulations are conducted ethically and with the consent of participants (employees). They are designed to improve cybersecurity awareness and readiness, rather than to harm or deceive individuals.
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Effectiveness can be measured through metrics such as click rates, completion rates of additional training modules, and changes in employee behaviour over time. Organisations can also conduct post-simulation surveys to gather feedback from employees.
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Yes, phishing simulations can help organisations meet regulatory compliance requirements by demonstrating proactive efforts to educate employees about cybersecurity risks and best practices.
Phishing Simulations as part of managed cyber security subscriptions
Foundation Subscription
Phishing simulations are included in our foundation subscription package.
Managed services provided to you by our expert team.
Core Subscription
Includes phishinig simulations as part of our comprehensive cybersecurity services.
Managed service tailored to your needs is conducted by our experienced team.
Total Subscription
Offers complete cybersecurity coverage with phishing simulations included.
Our expert consultancy team conducts thorough assessments aligned with your security goals.
Independent Service
Choose one-off phishing simulations to evaluate and fortify your team's defences against phishing attacks.
During onboarding, our team reviews and customises the approach to meet your specific requirements.
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