Knowledge base
June 08, 2025
⚠️ Phishing: it goes wrong faster than you think
Your co-worker clicks. And suddenly there is panic.
📬 Phishing happens every day. And no, it’s not your firewall that fails then. It’s people. The hustle and bustle of the day, a well-crafted e-mail, and before you know it: access to your company data is out in the open.
Recognizable to many SMBs
At ALTA-ICT B.V., we hear it often:
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“We are busy, so training falls by the wayside.”
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“Our people know this, don’t they?”
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“We once did a training…”
But in practice, it turns out that the risk is right there. After all, how often do you actually practice?
What works (and what doesn’t)?
We help SMBs reduce phishing risks. How?
✅ Phishing simulations
✅ Security awareness trainings
📍 Both online and on-site
But what does your organization do?
A recent poll on LinkedIn showed:
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68% regularly do phishing tests 🟢
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11% do only annual training 🟡
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14% still have it on the schedule 🟠
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7% have no idea what is happening 🔴
The latter is perhaps the greatest risk: thinking things are fine when employees are unaware of any wrongdoing.
NIS2 is coming – are you ready?
Starting in 2025, awareness around digital risks will become not only wise, but mandatory for more and more businesses. NIS2 raises the bar on security and awareness. So “we’ll look at it someday” is no longer an option.
What can you do?
🧠 Have employees practice with real phishing simulations
📊 Use the results to make targeted adjustments
📅 Schedule it – structurally, not occasionally
Want to see what that looks like?
Schedule a short demo at 👉 alta-ict.co.uk/DemoBooks
Or send a message at 👉 alta-ict.co.uk/Contact
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