I often write about various techniques we can adopt to secure identities and uphold security best practices. This includes implementing authentication methods like Conditional Access policies and emphasizing the significance of companies adopting and maintaining the principle of Least Privilege, not to forget the importance of Zero Trust. These measures play a vital role in safeguarding users, workloads, and information. However, despite these efforts, phishing attacks are increasing and evolving daily. As we all know, phishing remains the primary cause of ransomware incidents reported.
As we enter the festive season, when cyber threats escalate due to increased online activities, the significance of cybersecurity becomes even more pronounced hence it’s even more important to reinforce security best practices and heighten awareness among employees to mitigate potential risks. A determined attacker can circumvent even the strongest defenses by tricking or coercing a user into granting access. Phishing attempts are common, with companies falling victim to ransomware because a user clicked on a malicious link sent via email from a malicious actor. All companies should train their staff to function as a ‘human firewall,’ adhering to security best practices to prevent and promptly report any data breaches or suspicious activity.
The escalating number of phishing attempts has led to a growing demand for training programs that automatically adapt to individual user skill levels, like Hoxhunt. Hoxhunt’s Human Risk Management platform combines AI and behavioral science to create and assign individualized learning paths. The gamified micro-trainings not only teach end-users to detect and report advanced phishing attacks but also help operations teams respond quickly with limited resources. This cybersecurity solution is an effective way to enhance security awareness and transform employees into vigilant defenders, offering enjoyable and personalized micro-training experiences. Through Hoxhunt, users acquire the skills to identify and report advanced phishing attacks, a common tactic exploited by cybercriminals, especially during the holiday season.
How does Hoxhunt work?
Hoxhunt helps employees recognize threats and enables quick responses from operations teams, even with limited resources. Security leaders gain measurable results, showing a clear decrease in cybersecurity risk and offering a complete view of the organization’s security posture.
- Hoxhunt sends simulated phishing emails for you to recognize and report.
- When you report a Hoxhunt simulated phishing email, you get the chance to learn more about the simulated phishing attack you received. These are always customized for the training email you received, so that you will learn something new each time.
- You can follow own progress as well as some overviews for your whole organization at https://game.hoxhunt.com/ . Read more: Hoxhunt Dashboard Overview
Onboarding Hoxhunt
You can quickly and easily onboard Hoxhunt depending on the settings your organization has chosen. I received a Welcome email sent from welcome@hoxhunt.com with the title “Start your Hoxhunt training.” Please follow the instructions given in the email and report it by pressing the Hoxhunt button (“Report this email”).
After you have completed onboarding, you will be taken to your Hoxhunt Dashboard, which you can access at any time at https://game.hoxhunt.com/.
How does training work?
In an interval of about 10 days, Hoxhunt sends tailored simulated phishing emails to employees, customized based on their respective fields of activity. The content is automatically adjusted to the competence level of each individual. Employees are provided with the option to report these emails to Hoxhunt directly within their mail application using a designated button. Immediate feedback is then provided to the users after reporting the message. These simulations seamlessly integrate into the daily work routine, ensuring ongoing behavioral change training.
Reporting a simulated phishing email form Hoxhunt
Reporting your first Hoxhunt email is easy – simply locate Hoxhunt button in your email client and click on it
Why Hoxhunt?
We very often hear about phishing attempts, with companies falling victim to ransomware because a certain user clicked on a malicious link sent via email from a malicious actor. All companies should train their staff to be what is referred to as a ‘human firewall.’ This term is commonly used to describe individuals who follow security best practices to prevent as well as report any data breaches or suspicious activity. With a tool like Hoxhunt, you can effectively train users to be vigilant and watch out for phishing attempts in a fun yet effective and interactive way.