A phishing  is a type of cyber attack where a criminal tries to trick the victim into sharing sensitive information about themselves or their employer by pretending to be a trustworthy person or organization. This is mostly done through email, but phishing attempts through text messages, phone calls, or social media are becoming more common.

Attackers look for access to confidential data and try to gain entry into an organization’s information systems. Often, a simple human mistake by an employee can make such an attack possible. Your organization’s information and customer data can be valuable for identity theft, fraud, extortion, or for selling on the dark web.

Phishing simulations are exercises where organizations send their employees safe, but realistic phishing emails to test their ability to recognize phishing attempts. These help evaluate the company’s cybersecurity hygiene level and raise employee awareness.

Employees often are the first and last line of defense against cyber attacks. Informed employees can recognize and avoid phishing attempts, protecting both their own and the company’s valuable information.