STRENGTHENING YOUR DEFENCES
WITH SIMULATED PHISHING EXPERTISE

CISO Online empowers organisations with cutting-edge Simulated Phishing cybersecurity training services, featuring simulated attacks and Spam Report Buttons in collaboration with industry leaders KnowBe4, Ninjio, and Microsoft.

Boost Your Cyber Defences By Joining the Fight Against Phishing Attacks!

HARNESS THE POWER OF SIMULATED PHISHING

Did you know that 91% of successful data breaches started with a spear phishing attack?

Did you know that 91% of successful data breaches started with a spear phishing attack?

Protect your organisation from cyber threats with expertly crafted simulated phishing training from CISO Online. Equip your team with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and mitigate cyber attacks effectively. At CISO Online, we understand that your employees are the first line of defence against cyber threats. With social engineering attacks posing the number one security threat to organisations worldwide, it’s essential to prioritize cybersecurity awareness training to empower your team to navigate the digital landscape securely.

In partnership with industry leaders Microsoft, Ninjio, and KnowBe4, CISO Online brings you expertly crafted simulated phishing training programs. Leveraging the collective expertise of these industry giants, we offer comprehensive training solutions designed to equip your employees with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and mitigate cyber threats effectively.

Our cybersecurity training programs cover a wide range of topics, from phishing attacks to social engineering tactics, ensuring that your team is well-prepared to defend against evolving cyber threats. We understand that every organisation is unique, which is why we offer tailored training solutions that integrate seamlessly with user-friendly interfaces, providing a hassle-free experience for your employees.

In partnership with industry leaders Microsoft, Ninjio, and KnowBe4, CISO Online brings you expertly crafted simulated phishing training programs. Leveraging the collective expertise of these industry giants, we offer comprehensive training solutions designed to equip your employees with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and mitigate cyber threats effectively.

Our cybersecurity training programs cover a wide range of topics, from phishing attacks to social engineering tactics, ensuring that your team is well-prepared to defend against evolving cyber threats. We understand that every organisation is unique, which is why we offer tailored training solutions that integrate seamlessly with user-friendly interfaces, providing a hassle-free experience for your employees.

Contact us today to fortify your data against evolving cyber threats. your security is our priority.

Don’t underestimate the importance of cybersecurity training. Without simulated phishing training, your organisation faces significant risks, including data breaches, compromised credentials, financial losses, and reputational damage. Invest in comprehensive cybersecurity strategies with CISO Online to fortify your defence against evolving cyber threats.

Underestimating the importance of cybersecurity, particularly in simulated phishing attacks, exposes businesses to a myriad of risks. Without adequate protection measures in place, organisations are vulnerable to:

Investing in comprehensive cybersecurity training and cybersecurity strategies, including simulated phishing attack training, is not just a precautionary measure – it’s a critical imperative. By proactively addressing cyber threats, organisations can:

Cyber safety starts here, ensuring you’re protected from the rising tide of cyber threats in today’s digital world.

DID YOU KNOW THAT 91% OF SUCCESSFUL DATA BREACHES STARTED WITH A SPEAR PHISHING ATTACK?

Our proactive simulated phishing attacks and cybersecurity training that mimic actual phishing attacks teach you how to stay alert! Prevent cyber incidents and protect your organisation from phishing attacks with our advanced Phishing Simulation and Phishing Alert Button. We empower your employees to recognise and respond to real-life threats, creating a robust human firewall.

DON’T TAKE THE BATE!

Phishing is the process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details. by masquerading as a trustworthy entity using bulk email which tries to evade spam filters
SPEAR PHISHING AND SOCIAL ENGINEERING
Effective cybersecurity goes beyond implementation; it requires ongoing management and strategic oversight. CISO Online’s Implementation Governance ensures that your cybersecurity measures consistently align with your organisation’s policies, standards, and objectives, providing robust protection and strategic value.
LACK OF AWARENESS

Many employees lack sufficient awareness of phishing techniques and struggle to identify malicious emails. As a result, they unwittingly click on malicious links, download malware, or divulge sensitive information, paving the way for data breaches.

EVOLUTION OF PHISHING TACTICS
 Phishing tactics are continuously evolving, with attackers using psychological manipulation and social engineering to create convincing scams. This evolution makes it challenging for traditional security solutions to keep pace.
HIGH VOLUME OF EMAIL

Employees receive countless emails daily, making it easy for phishing emails to get lost in the sea of legitimate communications. This overwhelming volume increases the risk of an employee falling victim to a phishing attempt.

IMPERSONATION OF LEGITIMATE BRANDS
Phishers often impersonate well-known brands or authority figures, increasing the credibility of their deceptive emails. This tactic preys on trust and familiarity to deceive recipients.
DATA BREACH RISKS
Falling victim to a phishing attack can lead to severe consequences, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, financial losses, and potential legal liabilities.
REPUTATION DAMAGE
A successful phishing attack can tarnish an organisation’s reputation, eroding trust among customers, partners, and stakeholders.
COMPLIANCE CONCERNS
Many industries are subject to strict data protection and privacy regulations. A phishing attack leading to a data breach can result in non-compliance, leading to fines and legal repercussions.
TIME-CONSUMING
Identifying and mitigating phishing attacks requires significant time and effort from IT and security teams, diverting their attention from other critical tasks.
LACK OF USER REPORTING
Employees may hesitate to report suspicious emails or cybersecurity incidents due to fear of repercussions or uncertainty about the proper reporting procedures.

CYBER ATTACKS CAN CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGES

Malicious cyber activity is increasing in frequency, scale, and sophistication globally. If your organisation doesn’t take a proactive approach to cyber security awareness training and don’t educate your team, the repercussions can be catastrophic. These consequences may be OPERATIONAL, REPUTATIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND LEGAL.

CYBER ATTACKS CAN CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGES

FINANCIAL DAMAGE AND FINES

REPUTATION DAMAGE

CYBER ATTACKS CAN CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGES

FINANCIAL DAMAGE AND FINES

REPUTATION DAMAGE

LOSS OF CUSTOMER TRUST AND LOYALTY

LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

DISRUPTION OF BUSINESS OPERATION

LOSS OF CUSTOMER TRUST AND LOYALTY

LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

DISRUPTION OF BUSINESS OPERATION

Our philosophy? no more boring, check-the-box security awareness lectures.

Making cyber security fun!

PHISHING SIMULATION
BUILDING CYBER RESILIENCE THROUGH REALISTIC TRAINING

AUTOMATED SIMULATION

Our platform automatically generates tailored phishing simulations based on individual recipients, ensuring personalized and relevant training.

LOCAL BRAND AND STANDARDS FOCUS

We create realistic phishing scenarios that align with local brands and standards, increasing authenticity and employee engagement.

BEHAVIOURAL RISK SCORING

Our Phished Behavioural Risk Score™ predicts the likelihood of individuals or the entire organisation falling victim to phishing attacks.

CONTINUOUS UPDATES

The Phished Behavioural Risk Score™ is constantly updated by measuring employee behaviour, providing real-time insights into the organisation's security status.

COMPREHENSIVE REPORTING

Gain an overview of your organisation's security status or drill down to specific departments, teams, or individual employees with our detailed reporting.

PHISH ALERT!
EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES TO ACT

With just one click, Phish Alert add-in button gives your users a safe way to forward email threats to the security team for analysis and deletes the email from the user’s inbox to prevent future exposure. All with just one click.

IMMEDIATE ACTION

Employees can instantly report suspicious emails to the IT or security team, reducing response time and mitigating potential threats.

AUTHENTICITY VERIFICATION

The Phish Alert Button provides instant feedback on the authenticity of emails, helping employees differentiate between legitimate and malicious communications.

PERMANENT BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

The integration of the Phish Alert Button reinforces a permanent behavioural change among employees, leading to increased security awareness.

PUT YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE TO THE TEST!

Set up your free phishing campaign for up to 100 users

PROVEN RESULTS:
Our solution is backed by real-world success stories and a track record of reducing phishing susceptibility in organisations.
HOLISTIC APPROACH:
training, covering phishing simulations, active reporting, training sessions, and threat alerts.
EASE OF USE:
Our fully automated and user-friendly platform requires minimal administrative effort, saving valuable time and resources.
DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS:
The Phished Behavioural Risk Score™ provides data-driven insights into an organisation’s security posture, enabling informed decision-making.
CONTINUOUS SUPPORT:
We are committed to supporting our clients throughout their cybersecurity journey, offering ongoing training, updates, and customer assistance.

CYBER SECURITY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Our Three partners Microsoft, KnowBe4 and NINJIO are providing the most engaging and effective form of Phishing attacks simulation and Phish Alert Report. Either could fit your needs based on your requirements and business culture. Please click below to see the details or reach out to one of our experts to discuss your options.

It just works! Based on a study of over 4 million users, we found that after the very first baseline phishing test on average, organisations had a phish-prone percentage of 37.9%! That means that 37.9% of employees clicked on a fake phishing email sent as an initial test.

276% ROI

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FAQ
ABOUT Simulated Phishing
ciso online’s EXPERT ANSWERS

What are simulated phishing attacks?
Simulated phishing attacks are controlled exercises where an organisation sends fake phishing emails to its employees to test their ability to recognize and respond to phishing attempts. These simulations are designed to raise awareness and improve employee readiness against real phishing threats.
Why are simulated phishing attacks important?

Awareness: Increase employee awareness of phishing tactics.

Training: Provide practical, hands-on training in identifying phishing attempts.

Assessment: Evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity training programs.

Risk Reduction: Reduce the likelihood of successful phishing attacks.

Behaviour Change: Encourage a security-conscious culture within the organisation.

How are simulated phishing attacks conducted?

Design the Campaign: Create realistic phishing emails that mimic common phishing tactics.

Target Audience: Select employees or departments to receive the simulated phishing emails.

Distribution: Send the simulated phishing emails at random intervals.

Monitoring: Track how employees interact with the emails (e.g., opening, clicking links, reporting).

Feedback: Provide immediate feedback to employees who fall for the simulation and offer additional training.

What types of phishing simulations are commonly used?

Credential Harvesting: Emails that attempt to trick employees into entering their login credentials on a fake website.

Malicious Attachments: Emails containing attachments that simulate malware.

Link Manipulation: Emails with links that lead to fake websites designed to capture sensitive information.

Spear Phishing: Highly targeted emails aimed at specific individuals or departments.

Business Email Compromise (BEC): Emails that impersonate executives or trusted partners to request sensitive information or financial transactions.

How often should simulated phishing attacks be conducted?

Regular Intervals: Quarterly or monthly simulations help maintain a high level of awareness.

Ad-Hoc Testing: Additional simulations after major changes in the organisation, such as new hires or changes in IT systems.

Follow-Up Campaigns: More frequent testing for employees or departments that show higher susceptibility to phishing.

What are the key metrics to measure the effectiveness of simulated phishing attacks?

Click-Through Rate: Percentage of employees who clicked on links in the phishing email.

Credential Submission Rate: Percentage of employees who entered credentials on a fake site.

Reporting Rate: Percentage of employees who correctly identified and reported the phishing email.

Time to Report: Average time it takes for employees to report the phishing email after receiving it.

Trend Analysis: Improvement or decline in phishing awareness over multiple campaigns.

How should organisations respond to employees who fall for simulated phishing attacks?

Immediate Feedback: Inform the employee about the simulation and what they did wrong.

Additional Training: Provide targeted training to address the specific mistakes made.

Positive Reinforcement: Encourage and reward employees who correctly identify and report phishing attempts.

No Punitive Measures: Avoid punitive actions to ensure a supportive learning environment.

What are the benefits of using simulated phishing attacks?

Real-World Practice: Gives employees practical experience in recognising phishing attempts.

Behavioural Insights: Provides insights into how employees react to phishing attacks.

Targeted Training: Identifies individuals or groups that need additional training.

Security Culture: Promotes a culture of vigilance and proactive security behaviour.

Compliance: Helps meet regulatory and industry requirements for security awareness training.

What challenges might organisations face when implementing simulated phishing attacks?

Employee Resistance: Employees may feel tricked or embarrassed, leading to resistance.

Campaign Design: Creating realistic and effective phishing simulations can be complex.

Balancing Realism and Ethics: Ensuring simulations are realistic without crossing ethical boundaries or causing undue stress.

Measurement and Analysis: Effectively tracking and analysing the results to inform training and improvements.

How can organisations overcome resistance to simulated phishing attacks?

Clear Communication: Explain the purpose and benefits of simulations to employees.

Transparency: Ensure employees know that simulations are a regular part of the security program.

Supportive Environment: Foster a culture where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities rather than failures.

Incentives: Offer rewards for employees who successfully identify and report phishing simulations.

What are the best practices for designing effective phishing simulations?

Realism: Use realistic scenarios and language that employees might encounter in actual phishing emails.

Diversity: Vary the types and complexity of phishing emails to cover different tactics.

Relevance: Tailor simulations to the specific roles and responsibilities of employees.

Incremental Difficulty: Gradually increase the complexity of simulations as employees become more adept at recognizing phishing attempts.

Feedback Mechanism: Provide immediate and constructive feedback to enhance learning.

How do simulated phishing attacks align with an organisation's overall cybersecurity strategy?

Risk Management: Helps identify and mitigate human-related security risks.

Training Reinforcement: Reinforces the lessons learned in cybersecurity awareness training.

Incident Response: Improves the organisation's ability to detect and respond to real phishing attacks.

Continuous Improvement: Provides ongoing insights into the effectiveness of security policies and training programs.

Can simulated phishing attacks be customized for different departments or roles?

Yes, simulations can and should be customized to reflect the specific threats and challenges faced by different departments or roles within the organisation. For example, finance departments may receive simulations mimicking invoice fraud, while IT staff may get simulations related to software updates or system access requests.

How should organisations handle reporting and communication about simulated phishing attacks?

Anonymity: Ensure results are reported in a way that protects individual identities.

Transparency: Share aggregate results with the organisation to highlight trends and improvements.

Positive Messaging: Frame communications in a positive light, focusing on learning and improvement.

Regular Updates: Keep employees informed about the outcomes of simulations and subsequent training initiatives.

What role do third-party vendors play in simulated phishing attacks?

Third-party vendors can provide expertise, tools, and platforms to design, deploy, and analyse simulated phishing campaigns. They offer specialized knowledge and resources that may not be available in-house, and their services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the organisation.