Phishing Simulations
Strengthen Employee Resilience Against Phishing Attacks
Discover a phishing simulation program that goes beyond testing. Build real-world phishing detection skills with a behaviour-focused approach and deep phishing behaviour analytics.
Why Phishing Simulations Matter?
Phishing remains the most common entry point for cyberattacks, accounting for over 90% of security breaches. Employees are frequently targeted through deceptive emails, impersonation tactics, and fraudulent websites. Our phishing simulation program goes beyond testing—it builds real-world phishing detection skills and fosters a proactive security culture.
Reduce Human Error
Employees become more vigilant in identifying phishing attempts, reducing the likelihood of security breaches.
Enhance Incident Response
Improved awareness enables employees to respond effectively, reporting phishing emails before they cause damage.
Meet Compliance Requirements
Many industries mandate phishing training as part of regulatory compliance frameworks like GDPR and ISO 27001.
Strengthen Security Culture
Continuous testing and training embed security awareness into daily employee behaviors, making security a shared responsibility.
Phishing Variations Based on Industry and Region
Phishing tactics evolve based on industry-specific risks and regional threats. Attackers tailor phishing schemes to exploit sector vulnerabilities and leverage regional trust factors, such as well-known brands, government regulations, or local tax authorities.
Industry-Specific Phishing Threats
– Banking & Financial Services – Fake account alerts, fraudulent wire transfer requests, or impersonation of financial regulators.
– Healthcare – Phishing attacks targeting patient data, fake medical insurance claims, or fraudulent prescription notices.
– Retail & E-commerce – Fake order confirmations, shipping scams, and fraudulent promotions.
– Government & Public Sector – Phishing emails impersonating tax authorities, law enforcement, or procurement scams.
– Manufacturing & Supply Chain – Business Email Compromise (BEC) targeting invoices, supply chain fraud, or counterfeit part orders.
Regional Phishing Trends
– North America – IRS tax scam emails, phishing campaigns exploiting US financial institutions.
– Europe – GDPR compliance scam emails, impersonation of local regulatory bodies.
– Asia-Pacific – Phishing scams impersonating mobile payment services, telecom providers, and regional tax authorities.
– Middle East & Africa – Oil and gas industry phishing attacks, government procurement fraud.
North America
This phishing email template exploits the financial institution service, targeting users in America
India
This phishing email template is designed to exploit financial service, targeting users in India
UAE
This phishing email template is designed to exploit Emirates Post, targeting users in the UAE.
United Kingdom
This phishing email template is designed to exploit the National Health Service, targeting users in the United Kingdom.
Who Should Be Tested?
Phishing simulations should be conducted across all levels of an organization to ensure comprehensive security awareness. Key groups include:
Executive Leadership & Senior Management – Often targeted with spear-phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks.
Finance & HR Teams – Common targets for fraudulent payment requests and payroll diversion scams.
IT & Security Teams – Even cyber security professionals need continuous phishing awareness.
General Employees – Ensuring company-wide vigilance against everyday phishing threats.
Remote & Hybrid Workers – High-risk due to increased reliance on digital communication.
New Hires – Phishing awareness training should be integrated into onboarding programs.
How our Phishing Simulations Work?
Our phishing simulations are designed to replicate real-world phishing scenarios, providing employees with hands-on experience in identifying and responding to threats.
1. Tailored Phishing Scenarios
We design phishing campaigns specific to your industry, organization size, and existing threat landscape. Our scenarios range from basic credential harvesting attempts to sophisticated spear-phishing attacks.
2. Automated Phishing Campaign Execution
We deploy simulated phishing emails at varying difficulty levels using automated scheduling. Campaigns include:
– Basic phishing attempts (e.g., fake invoices, password resets)
– Spear-phishing attacks targeting specific roles (e.g., executives, finance teams)
– Business Email Compromise (BEC) scenarios
– QR Code-Based Phishing – Simulated attacks using malicious QR codes, designed to exploit mobile users.
3. Employee Response Analytics
We monitor how employees react to phishing emails:
Open rates
Measures how many employees opened the simulated phishing email. A high open rate may indicate that the subject line and email content appear convincing, requiring enhanced training on recognizing phishing indicators.
Click-through rates
Tracks the percentage of employees who clicked on a malicious link within the phishing email. This helps assess how many employees are susceptible to deceptive links and need further training on scrutinizing email content before interacting.
Credential submissions
Identifies the number of employees who attempted to enter their login credentials on a fake phishing page. This is a critical metric for evaluating security awareness and the effectiveness of authentication security measures.
Form Submissions
Measures the number of employees who filled out and submitted sensitive information in phishing forms. This highlights areas where additional awareness is needed to prevent data leakage.
Attachment Downloads
Tracks how many employees downloaded malicious attachments, simulating common phishing attacks that deliver malware through email.
Email reporting behaviour
Measures the number of employees who correctly reported the phishing email through internal reporting channels. A high reporting rate indicates a well-trained workforce that actively participates in organizational security.
QR Code Scanning Behavior
Tracks instances where employees scan QR codes leading to phishing sites. With the rising trend of QR code-based phishing, this metric helps organizations understand employee awareness and identify the need for additional mobile security training.
4. Targeted Learning Interventions
Employees who interact with simulated phishing emails receive immediate micro-learning content, helping them recognize and avoid future attacks.
Advanced Phishing Response Analytics (Using Power BI)
For organizations seeking deeper behavioral insights, our advanced analytics leverage Power BI to uncover patterns in employee phishing susceptibility, highlighting risk trends and security awareness gaps across the workforce:
Latest CTR (Click-Through Rate)
Monitor recent phishing email interactions to assess real-time awareness levels.
CTR Over Time
Monitor recent phishing email interactions to assess real-time awareness levels.
Industry Benchmarking
Compare your organization’s phishing resilience with industry peers to understand how you stack up.
Phishing Categories Vs. Success Rate
Analyze which phishing techniques (e.g., credential theft, fake invoices) are most effective against employees.
Phishing Click Rate Analysis
Identify the most common attack vectors and patterns leading to successful phishing attempts.
Most Susceptible Users
Pinpoint employees who require additional training and targeted awareness programs.
Phishing Susceptibility Vs. Departments/Groups
Assess department-wise risk levels to tailor security interventions for high-risk teams.
This multi-tiered approach ensures organizations can track employee awareness, measure security posture, and implement data-driven improvements in their phishing resilience strategy.
How to deploy our Phishing Simulations?
Phishing simulations are an integral part of our subscription plans, available in two flexible options to suit your organization’s needs:
Self-Managed Plan
Organizations can run phishing simulations independently using our intuitive platform, with access to templates, automated scheduling, and real-time reporting.
Fully-Managed Service
Our security experts handle everything from campaign design to execution and analytics, providing detailed insights and recommendations.
Both options include industry-specific phishing templates, real-time reporting, and post-click learning modules to enhance employee security awareness.
