Mitigate the Risk of a Cyber-Attack with Phishing Simulation Training

Phishing attacks are some of the most common and devastating forms of cyber-attack, with over 80% of businesses identifying one in 2024.  

While the basic mechanics are well-established – someone impersonating a legit entity tries to trick you into passing on sensitive data – the tactics have only grown smarter.  

AI, particularly, has led to a surge in successful phishing scams.  

What makes these attacks so dangerous is they bypass all your fancy security systems by targeting people, not computers. One wrong click from a tired or rushed employee can give attackers the keys to your entire network.  

So, what can you do about it? Your people are your greatest asset – training them with phishing simulation can be an excellent defence.  

How Phishing Simulation Works 

Phishing simulation is essentially a fire drill for cyber attacks. It lets your team practice identifying scams without any real danger to your business. 

The process is straightforward: 

• We create fake phishing emails that look just like the real thing 
• These are sent to your staff without warning them first 
• If someone takes the bait, they get immediate feedback explaining what they missed 
• You get a report showing who’s vulnerable and what types of scams fool your team 
• We provide targeted training for those who need extra help 

Rather than just telling staff about phishing in a boring training session, this hands-on approach builds real-world skills they’ll use every day. 

The Business Benefits of Regular Simulation Training 

Phishing is a prime cyber security threat, but shoring up your team’s knowledge is an outstanding way to protect against it.  

Here are the main benefits of adding phishing simulation to your employee cybersecurity training: 

You Can Actually Measure Improvement 

Unlike vague “awareness” training, phishing simulations give you hard numbers. You’ll see exactly how vulnerable your company is today and track improvement over time.  

For example, you might see click rates on phishing emails drop from 30% to 5% after regular training. 

It’s Far Cheaper Than a Breach 

Compared to the eye-watering costs of dealing with a cyber attack (which can easily run into millions), regular simulation training is cost-effective.  

Even a small phishing attack can result in downtime, recovery costs, regulatory fines, and customer compensation. Regular simulation training typically costs just a fraction of these potential losses, making it one of the most cost-effective security investments available. 

Practical Skills Development 

Traditional security training often fails because it’s theoretical. Simulation training develops practical, hands-on skills that employees can apply immediately.  

Staff learn to recognise suspicious sender addresses, identify poor grammar and urgent language, identify URL manipulation, and question unusual requests – skills that protect both your business and your team’s own personal information. 

How to Prevent Cyber Threats Through Effective Implementation 

To get the most from your phishing training for businesses, follow these practical steps: 

1. Start with a surprise test to see how vulnerable you really are 
2. Run simulations randomly – if staff know it’s coming, it defeats the purpose 
3. Mix up the difficulty – some obvious scams and some sophisticated ones 
4. Make sure people get immediate feedback when they slip up 
5. Keep score and celebrate improvement 

At Hive, we partner with a market leading cyber security awareness training platform to deliver their real-world phishing simulations and quality training content. They offer an extensive library of phishing simulations that accurately mimic attacks, followed by some great bite-sized training modules. Our team are also on hand to guide you through and answer any queries you or your team may have.  

Partner with Hive for Maximum Protection 

At Hive Communications, our cybersecurity services include realistic phishing simulations designed for your business.  

We understand that effective security requires a multi-layered strategy. From network infrastructure to employee training, our solutions address all aspects of your security needs.  

We always keep our fingers on the pulse of emerging threats and best practices to ensure your business remains protected as attack vectors evolve.  

So, to find out how our phishing simulation can strengthen your company’s human defences, contact our team today.