The key components of phishing testing tools
The criminals are increasing in their sophistication and the tactics they are using to catch people out. Do not let one of those people be a member of your team…
Among the organisations that experienced attempted email-based phishing attacks last year, 91% of UK organisations experienced at least one successful attack.
With statistics like the above it just reinforces that a key component of any cyber security strategy, and one often overlooked should be actively training and testing your employees against the risk of phishing attacks.
Today’s blog post will give you an insight into some of the primary testing tools and methods that can be deployed to strengthen the resilience of your team against phishing attacks so that you can turn your employees from being potentially your biggest cyber security risk, into your best line of defence!
Phishing Testing Tools:
Phishing alert button- good for phishing simulations and rewarding:
The phishing alert button is such a simple, but powerful tool that enables you to report suspicious email activity directly from third parties within their inbox, meaning minimal effort is required but it immediately alerts your IT team.
The phishing alert button is successful because it facilitates:
- Real-time threat reporting
- Data collection & analysis
- Training reinforcement
Bad link phishing simulation:
Phishing simulations that will include testing scenarios for your employees, where they will receive emails with embedded ‘bad’ links mimicking real-world phishing attempts
Bad link phishing simulations contribute to awareness and resilience by:
- Providing the protected testing of user awareness
- Offering simulated, specific scenarios
- Delivering a detailed reporting facility
QR code testing:
As QR codes are increasing in popularity for marketing and transactions, so is the criminal’s efficiency is maliciously conducting phishing attacks through utilising this method.
QR code testing tools can simulate the QR code phishing attacks (you may have seen this recent QR code attack recently in the media) to educate your employees on the risks they pose:
- Awareness of QR code phishing risks
- Specific, simulated consequences
- Real-world scenarios
Credential harvesting simulations:
Credential harvesting simulations are a common phishing attack used to obtain personal or financial data and are conducted by sending out a fake login prompt via email to attempt to collect usernames and passwords.
Some of the ways in which we train your employees against being caught out is:
- Testing the reaction to simulated phishing emails
- Employee training on checking URL’s
- Comprehensive reporting
Customisable landing pages :
When an employee clicks on a phishing link within a simulated email, they will navigate to a duplicate landing page, mimicking the trusted website, this is done to:
- Enhanced realism
- Industry/ business/ department specific scenarios
- Training content delivery
Simulated malicious attachments:
Phishing attacks often contain attachments including PDF’s, Excel Files or ZIP files, from which they can contain malware which will exploit your vulnerabilities.
Simulated, malicious attachments educate your employees to exercise caution with unexpected or suspicious files.
Within the packages we can:
- Test whether employees open or download attachments
- Attach different formats
- Provide further training and repeat testing
The above 7 comprehensive components of phishing testing tools create a strategic approach you your employee’s cyber security training, each one serving a unique principle of realistic simulations, equipping them with the knowledge and experience to detect and avoid ever increasing streamlined phishing attacks.
Our training and testing tools help your organisation to create a culture of vigilance and awareness between all your employees and shows that the reducing of the risk of attack is a collaborative effort, one which safeguards your business and its critical data.
With the increase of phishing attacks around the festive season, Data Installation & Supplies LTD (DIS) are pleased to offer a discounted price off our phishing simulations and security awareness training service when booked before 23rd December 2024.
To take advantage of our limited time offer and to safeguard your organisation contact DIS on 01274 869 099 or complete our enquiry form below.
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