What is Phishing Testing
ETG’s phishing testing offers a simulation of a phishing attack, allowing you to test how security-conscious your users are.
Testing is run remotely so as not to arouse suspicion. Using one of over 500 specially designed email templates, we’ll launch a simulated phishing email attack to your user base.
ETG then tracks where users have engaged with the email either by opening it or clicking links within the email.
After the simulation, we’ll produce a report for management and stakeholders showing who in the organization has failed the test. This may reveal trends or highlight particular departments most at risk
As part of testing, users that have failed will be given access to an online training portal and required to pass a test within 30 days to show they now understand security risks.
Why Undertake Regular Email Phishing Assessments?
In the realm of security, an organization’s users are often the weakest link when it comes to protecting against threats. This is because attackers frequently use social engineering techniques – such as phishing – to exploit user behavior and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Recent studies have shown that around 80% of cyber-attacks experienced by UG businesses are phishing attempts. This underscores the need for organizations to be proactive in assessing their user base’s vulnerability to such threats.
One way to do this is by adopting phishing testing services. The testing is designed to assess the users’ level of preparedness for a potential phishing attack and identify potential weak links in the organization that may be vulnerable to email spoofing.
Our experts will conduct a phishing attack simulation, which will help to identify how users in the organization respond to potential phishing emails. They will then provide training and guidance on how to eliminate the risk of phishing attacks, including advice on how to identify and report suspicious emails.