How a Test Phishing Email Was Used to Strengthen My Security Awareness
It was not until a send a test phishing email exercise was conducted in my organization that the seriousness of cyber threats was truly realized by me. Although awareness had always been discussed, it was only through a simulated experience that the risks were fully understood. A send phishing email test campaign was carefully designed and introduced in a safe environment, and through this exercise, valuable lessons were learned by me and my team. At first, hesitation was felt by me. The idea of simulating deception, even for safety purposes, seemed uncomfortable. However, it was explained that no real harm would be caused, and that the goal was to educate rather than to trick. With that understanding, the test phishing email was accepted as an important step toward better cybersecurity practices. When the email was received by me, it appeared surprisingly real. A sense of urgency was created in the message, and a familiar-looking sender name was used. It was carefully crafted so that...