Security Awareness Training & Phishing Simulations
Your employees are the most targeted part of your security program.
Over 90% of breaches start with a phishing email. Anchor runs realistic phishing simulations to measure your organization's susceptibility, then delivers targeted training that actually changes behavior — not checkbox compliance modules.
How It Works
A structured four-step process from scoping through debrief — no surprises on your end.
Scoping & Authorization
We define targets, lure templates, and timing. You provide the employee list and sign the authorization package. Your IT team is notified so they don't escalate a false incident.
Simulation Launch
We deploy the campaign from a dedicated sending domain with proper SPF/DKIM/DMARC. Emails land in inboxes, not spam. The test runs 1–2 weeks.
Teaching Moment
Employees who click see a branded Anchor page immediately explaining what happened, why it was convincing, and what to check next time. No embarrassment — just education.
Report & Debrief
You receive a detailed click-rate report and an executive summary. We walk through the findings together and recommend the right next steps based on your results.
What's Included
Every engagement includes simulation, reporting, training, and debrief — not just a click-rate number.
Phishing Simulation Campaign
Realistic email templates mimicking the most common attack lures — Microsoft 365, DocuSign, payroll alerts, delivery notifications, and more.
Click-Rate & Behavior Reporting
Detailed report showing open rate, click rate, credential submission rate, and breakdown by department or role.
Immediate Teaching Moment
Employees who click land on a branded awareness page explaining what just happened and what to look for next time — no public shaming.
Remediation Training
Short targeted training assigned automatically to employees who clicked. 5-minute micro-lessons, not 2-hour compliance modules.
Written Authorization Package
We handle the authorization documentation so your IT team isn't surprised and your incident response doesn't trigger accidentally.
Executive Summary
Board-ready summary translating click rates into business risk — what the numbers mean and what to do about them.
Common Questions
What is a phishing simulation?
A phishing simulation is an authorized test where realistic-looking phishing emails are sent to your employees to measure how many click, how many submit credentials, and how many report the email. The results give you a baseline for your organization's susceptibility to phishing attacks — typically the leading cause of breaches.
Will employees know it's a test?
No — that's the point. The simulation uses real-looking templates from domains that appear legitimate. Employees who click are immediately shown a teaching page explaining what happened. Leadership is informed in advance; individual employees are not, because forewarning eliminates the behavioral data.
What click rate should we expect?
Untrained organizations typically see 20–40% click rates on initial simulations. This is normal and not a reflection of your employees' intelligence — phishing templates are designed by professionals to be convincing. The goal of the first simulation is to establish a baseline, then reduce it over time through training.
How often should we run phishing simulations?
Quarterly is the industry recommendation. Annual simulations are too infrequent to drive behavior change. Monthly can feel punitive. Quarterly gives enough time for training to take effect between campaigns while maintaining awareness.
Find Out Where Your Organization Stands
The first simulation is free. You'll have data within two weeks — and a clear picture of your team's susceptibility before an attacker gets there first.
Request a Free Phishing Simulation