How to Train Your Team to Recognize Phishing Attacks
Your Employees Are Your First Line of Defense 91% of cyberattacks start with a phishing email. Your team needs to know what to look for. Why Phishing Works Phishing exploits human psychology—urgency, fear, curiosity, and authority. Technical defenses help, but educated users are essential. Red Flags to Watch For Urgency Tactics “Your account will be closed in 24 hours” “Immediate action required” “Unauthorized access detected” Suspicious Sender Details Mismatched display names and email addresses Slight misspellings of legitimate domains Generic greetings instead of your name Request Red Flags Requests for passwords or sensitive data Unexpected attachments Links that do not match the claimed destination Building a Training Program Monthly Simulations Send fake phishing emails to test awareness. Track who clicks and provide immediate training. ...