A new way to train your employees about cyber threats and phishing attacks.
Symbol Security has introduced a new assignment type called "Threat Simulations." This innovative feature serves as an alternative to traditional phishing simulations and is available for all kinds of organizations. It involves creating simulated phishing emails that are integrated directly into the Users Portal, rather than being sent through email.
Administrators can easily preview the available threat simulation assets by navigating to the Admin App > Library > Threat Simulations, which can be accessed from both the MSP and Company Portal.
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How to Assign Threat Simulations
At present, the only method for assigning threat simulations is to incorporate them into the company program schedule through the Company Portal. However, our team is actively working on expanding this functionality to allow assignments from additional areas of the app, including the new MSP Program Templates feature, manual assignments, and Short Campaigns.
When users are assigned Threat Simulations, they will receive an email notification, similar to the process for training assignments. Users can identify threat assignments on their user portal dashboard and assignment list by looking for the "Threat Simulation" category displayed beneath the assignment title.
To complete a Threat Simulation, users must first assess whether the email template is safe or not. If they label it as "unsafe," the application will prompt them to pinpoint the specific elements of the email that are concerning. Conversely, if they classify the email as "Safe," the system will record their completion and highlight any unsafe characteristics present.
Threat Simulation Score & Gamification
The score for Threat Simulations is determined by user interactions and the number of unsafe indicators recognized. For instance:
- A user marking a threat simulation as "Safe" when it is actually safe will receive a score of 100%.
- A user marking a threat simulation as "Safe" when it is unsafe will receive a score of 0%.
- A user marking a threat simulation as "Unsafe" will initially receive 50%, with the remaining score based on their identification of unsafe elements. For example:
- If a user successfully identifies 4 out of 5 hints, they would earn an additional 80%, leading to a total score of 90%.
If you have any questions about how to integrate this new feature into your company program, please contact our support team for assistance.