Most people are aware of the common phishing scams, such as the notorious “Nigerian prince” email with broken English and unusual fonts, and know better than to click on the links in those emails. However, some phishing attempts are highly targeted and designed to deceive even the most cautious individuals. Are you confident that your employees would never fall for a cleverly disguised email claiming to be from your paper supply company? That’s why it is crucial to educate your employees about phishing scams. They need to learn how to protect themselves from this type of cybercrime before it’s too late. One effective way to do this is through simulated phishing and social engineering campaigns, such as spear phishing, which specifically targets certain individuals with calculated and advanced techniques. These attacks can be devastating if employees aren’t properly trained, as all it takes is one click on a link to compromise the entire system. By continuously repeating this process and raising awareness, you can develop a skeptical mindset among your staff and effectively prevent the success of phishing emails in the future. Phishing awareness training uses realistic phishing attempts in a controlled environment, providing employees with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with common tactics used in real phishing attacks and build resilience against them.