Phishing Simulation & Testing
Email-based attack simulations that test employee vigilance against fraudulent messages and malicious links. Phishing is the most common attack vector, responsible for over 90% of successful breaches. Our ethical hackers craft realistic scenarios that reveal how vulnerable your organization truly is.
What is Phishing Testing?
Phishing testing is a controlled security assessment where ethical hackers simulate real-world email attacks against your employees. The goal is to measure how many people click malicious links, submit credentials, or report suspicious emails.
Unlike automated tools, our approach uses custom-crafted emails tailored to your organization's context. We think like attackers to create scenarios that would realistically target your industry, roles, and communication patterns.
The human factor is critical in cybersecurity. Technical controls can be bypassed when an employee clicks a link or enters credentials. Regular phishing testing identifies vulnerable individuals and departments before real attackers exploit them.
Why Phishing Testing Matters
Identify Vulnerabilities
Discover which departments, roles, and individuals are most susceptible to phishing attacks before real attackers do.
Change Behavior
Employees who experience simulated phishing become more vigilant. Immediate feedback creates lasting awareness.
Reduce Risk
Regular testing combined with training reduces click rates by 70% or more over 12 months.
How Sectricity Approaches Phishing Testing
Reconnaissance
We study email patterns, communication style, and common vendors to craft believable scenarios.
Campaign Design
We build multiple templates, from generic phishing to targeted spear-phishing attempts.
Controlled Execution
Emails are sent in waves with real-time monitoring and safety protocols to prevent harm.
Analysis & Training
You receive actionable reporting and employees get immediate educational feedback after a mistake.
What You Get
After each campaign, you receive a comprehensive report detailing click rates, credential submissions, and response times. We break down results by department, role, and seniority to identify patterns.
The report includes specific recommendations for improving resilience, from targeted training to technical controls. We benchmark your results against industry standards so you know where you stand.
Employees who clicked receive immediate educational feedback explaining what they missed and how to spot similar attacks in the future. This just-in-time training is proven to be more effective than annual compliance sessions.
Deliverables
- Executive summary with key findings
- Detailed metrics by department and role
- Individual awareness scores (anonymized)
- Remediation roadmap
- Industry benchmark comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Test your organization's phishing resilience
Discover how vulnerable your employees are before real attackers do.