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Phishing Simulation and Testing

A phishing simulation uses realistic emails to test how alert your employees are.

You see how many people click or enter their details, and where extra training helps most.

Example from a phishing testEmail
FromIT Service Desk <it@examplecompany-support.com>
ToSarah Peeters
SubjectYour password expires today

Hello Sarah,

your password expires at 17:00. Confirm your account to keep access to your mailbox and files.

Confirm account
How to spot it
  1. The domain looks internal, but it is not
  2. Time pressure: it has to be today
  3. The button leads to a login page outside your company

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.

Custom phishing email design mimicking real threats
Credential harvesting landing pages
Click-through and response tracking
Department-level vulnerability analysis
Benchmarking against industry standards
Employee awareness scoring

Why does phishing testing matter?

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 do we approach 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 do you get after a phishing test?

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

Phishing testing is a controlled assessment where ethical hackers simulate realistic email attacks to measure clicks, credential submissions, and reporting behavior.

We craft scenarios based on your context, roles, and communication patterns. That makes the test more realistic and the results more useful than generic templates.

They are redirected to a safe educational page explaining the warning signs. No real harm occurs, but you get measurable results and a learning moment.

Reporting can be configured to match privacy and HR policies. Where needed, we provide anonymized results and focus on team and department trends.

Test your organization's phishing resilience

Discover how vulnerable your employees are before real attackers do.