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February 06, 2025
Awareness Training & Phishing Simulation | ALTA-ICT
Cybercriminals are increasingly sneaky and have a wider arsenal of means to make your life miserable. Phishing remains one of the most effective. Why? Because human error is simply impossible to patch. One inattentive moment and your organization could face data breaches, financial damage, and loss of reputation.
Set the stage with a phishing simulation. ALTA-ICT shows you how this works and why it’s indispensable.
What is a phishing simulation?
Think of a fire siren. You hope you never really need it, but when the time comes, you want everyone to know what to do. A phishing simulation works the same way. Employees receive realistically faked phishing emails, without knowing in advance that it’s a test. Not to catch them, but to train them. It teaches them to recognize suspicious signals or patterns. So they are better prepared for real phishing actions in the future.
Why is phishing awareness crucial?
Cybersecurity goes beyond firewalls and antivirus software. The weakest link? Often the human. More than 80% of successful cyberattacks start with human error. Your employees can be the first and last line of defense – provided they are properly trained.
The benefits of a phishing simulation
Realistic practice scenarios – No dry theory, but hands-on experience with actual threats.
Faster detection of phishing attacks – Your employees learn to recognize and avoid suspicious signs.
Measurable results – Get insight into who is clicking, who is alert and where additional training is needed.
Regular training prevents mistakes – The more often you test, the less likely an actual attack will be successful.
Meets compliance and security requirements – Many industries require structural security awareness programs.
How does a phishing simulation work?
Develop realistic phishing emails – We use current attack techniques to create a credible test.
Running the simulation – Employees receive the phishing emails, without knowing in advance that it is a test.
Analyzing responses – Who opens the email? Who clicks on the link? Who reports the attempt?
Targeted training and feedback – Employees gain immediate insight into their response and learn how to better recognize phishing.
ALTA-ICT collaborates with a specialized partner
At ALTA-ICT, we understand that effective cybersecurity training requires customization. That’s why we offer our phishing simulations and training through a specialized partner. This ensures you have the most up-to-date knowledge and realistic practice scenarios tailored to the latest phishing techniques.
Take the first step to a safer business
You can’t prevent cybercriminals from aiming their arrows at your organization, but you can make sure your team is resistant to their attempts. ALTA-ICT helps you with customized phishing simulations and cybersecurity awareness training. Want to know how your team scores? Contact us and find out how to turn your employees into a rock-solid line of defense.
About the author
My name is Alta Martes, a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with a focus on modern workplace management, cloud security and identity & access management. With years of experience, I help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure and create a secure, efficient digital workplace.
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