Phishing Simulation & Security Awareness Training in Canada: Why Keepnet is the Right Choice

Phishing attacks are a persistent threat to Canadian businesses, as cybercriminals continue to exploit human vulnerabilities. Surprisingly, nearly two-thirds (67%) of Canadian employees knowingly put their organizations at risk, which can lead to ransomware infections, data breaches, or financial loss. (Source) This highlights the importance of addressing human risk through comprehensive security awareness training and a phishing simulator.

As phishing tactics evolve—incorporating methods like vishing, smishing, and quishing—traditional security measures alone are not enough. Organizations need an approach that combines data security, regulatory compliance, and targeted security training.

Keepnet, an Extended Human Risk Management (xHRM) platform, offers an integrated solution to tackle these challenges. With phishing simulation and security awareness training tools, Keepnet helps organizations reduce human risk and foster a proactive security culture.

In this blog, we’ll explore why Keepnet is the right choice for phishing simulation and SAT for Canadian organizations.

The Growing Threat of Phishing in Canada

Canadian businesses are facing a surge in sophisticated phishing attacks, as cybercriminals adapt their methods to exploit human vulnerabilities. Modern tactics like vishing (voice phishing), smishing (SMS phishing), and quishing (QR code phishing) are becoming more common, making it increasingly difficult for employees to identify potential threats.

Despite knowing the risks, many employees still engage in unsafe practices. A recent survey revealed that 68% of working adults in Canada admitted to risky actions, such as reusing or sharing passwords, clicking on links from unknown senders, or handing over credentials to untrustworthy sources. Surprisingly, 99% of these individuals were aware of the potential consequences. This means that 67% of employees knowingly compromise their organization’s security.

The reasons for these risky behaviors include:

• Convenience (53%)
• Saving time (34%)
• Sense of urgency (20%)

These findings highlight the need for more than just awareness. Organizations must actively address these patterns with phishing attack simulations and cyber security awareness training to change risky habits and build a stronger security culture.

Why Phishing Simulation & SAT Are Essential for Canadian Organizations

Phishing simulation service and security awareness training are necessary for Canadian businesses because they address a major security gap: human error. Employees often unknowingly fall for phishing attempts, leading to data breaches and financial losses.

How Phishing Simulations Help

Implementing phishing simulation software provides organizations with practical insights into employee readiness against cyber threats. These phishing campaigns help by:

• Testing Employee Awareness: Simulations mimic real-world phishing attacks to assess employees' ability to spot malicious emails, links, and messages. This helps identify common mistakes and areas needing improvement.
• Identifying Training Gaps: Simulations reveal which individuals or departments are more susceptible to phishing, allowing for targeted training instead of a generic approach.
• Measuring Progress: Tracking metrics like click rates, response times, and reporting accuracy helps organizations evaluate the effectiveness of training and monitor improvements over time.

Simulated phishing tests not only evaluate awareness but also help organizations build a more resilient security culture.

The Role of Security Awareness Training

Security awareness training software helps employees develop the skills needed to recognize, respond to, and report potential threats effectively.

• Recognize Red Flags: SAT teaches employees to spot suspicious elements in emails, calls, or messages, like unexpected sender addresses or urgent requests. Identifying these warning signs helps prevent phishing incidents.
• Respond Safely: Employees learn how to handle threats without risking security, including avoiding suspicious links, not downloading unknown attachments, and never sharing credentials.
• Report Incidents Quickly: SAT encourages employees to promptly inform the IT or security team when they notice something suspicious, enabling a faster response.

Combining SAT with phishing simulations helps reduce human error and strengthens the organization's security posture.

Keepnet's Unique Approach to Phishing Simulation & SAT

Keepnet takes a comprehensive and tailored approach to phishing simulation and security awareness training (SAT), helping organizations build a proactive security culture. Here’s how Keepnet stands out:

Role-Based, Customized Training

Keepnet’s platform delivers role-based and customized training tailored to the specific needs of different employee groups. By focusing on the roles and risk levels of users, the training ensures that each employee receives relevant and practical guidance. This targeted approach not only boosts engagement but also addresses the unique challenges faced by different departments.

Customizing the content based on job functions helps employees learn practical skills applicable to their roles, whether they are in finance, HR, IT, or customer support. This way, training is not just generic but directly aligned with real-world scenarios employees may encounter.

Comprehensive Simulation Tools

Keepnet’s AI-Powered Phishing Simulator covers a wide range of phishing simulation methods, enabling organizations to prepare for diverse phishing attack vectors:

• Email Phishing: Simulates deceptive emails to test employees’ ability to spot suspicious messages.
• Vishing (Voice Phishing): Mimics phone-based scams to train employees on recognizing fraudulent calls.
• Smishing (SMS Phishing): Tests employees’ responses to fake SMS messages that attempt to steal information.
• Quishing (QR Code Phishing): Simulates attacks that use malicious QR codes to compromise data.
• Callback Phishing: Evaluates how employees handle calls that try to extract sensitive information.

By offering these varied phishing attack simulations, Keepnet prepares organizations to tackle a wide range of real-world phishing threats. The platform’s flexible approach allows phishing simulation campaigns to be customized to reflect the latest attack methods, keeping training relevant and practical.

Advanced Reporting and Human Risk Scoring

Keepnet provides detailed reporting and human risk scoring, allowing organizations to track progress and assess their security posture. The platform’s outcome-driven metrics offer clear, actionable insights, helping identify vulnerabilities and guiding targeted training interventions.

Key metrics include:

• Phishing Susceptibility Rate: Tracks how often employees fall for simulated phishing attempts, indicating overall risk.
• Click-Through Rate: Measures the percentage of users who click on phishing links during phishing tests.
• Repeat Offenders: Identifies employees who consistently fail phishing tests, highlighting areas needing more focused training.
• Reporting Accuracy: Assesses how well employees detect and report phishing attempts, reflecting the effectiveness of training.
• Time to Report: Measures how quickly employees recognize and report threats, helping gauge response readiness.
• Training Completion Rate: Tracks the participation and completion of required training modules, ensuring full coverage.

By regularly analyzing these metrics, organizations can benchmark their security awareness progress and make data-driven decisions to reduce human risk. The platform also generates automated reports that provide insights into behavioral patterns, allowing continuous improvement and targeted follow-up training.

By combining role-based training, comprehensive attack simulation tools, and advanced reporting, Keepnet equips organizations with the resources needed to address human risk effectively. This approach not only strengthens security posture but also fosters a culture of cyber awareness across the organization.

Customer Success Story: Wisebits

Wisebits, a video hosting company with 1-500 employees, faced challenges with their previous open-source cybersecurity tools, which required extensive manual effort. Seeking a more efficient solution, they implemented Keepnet to simplify phishing simulations and improve employee awareness. Initially, 25% of employees failed phishing tests, but after consistent training with Keepnet, this dropped to 3-4%, even with more complex scenarios. Campaign setup time was reduced to just 10-15 minutes, making regular training manageable. Employees became significantly better at recognizing phishing attempts, and

Wisebits praised Keepnet’s ease of use, effective training modules, and supportive customer service.

Read the full story here.

Why Keepnet is the Right Choice for Canadian Organizations

Keepnet provides an all-in-one platform that combines AI-Powered Phishing Simulation, Adaptive Security Awareness Training (SAT), and Human Risk Management. This comprehensive approach helps organizations build a strong security culture and reduce human-driven risks.

• All-in-One Platform: Combines phishing simulations, security training, and risk management in one unified system. This integrated solution helps organizations address phishing threats, insider risks, and social engineering effectively.
• Localized Support: Keepnet’s dedicated support teams are familiar with Canadian compliance requirements, ensuring that training and simulations are tailored to meet local regulations. This helps businesses stay secure and compliant.
• Proven Results: Organizations using Keepnet report improved phishing detection rates and faster response times. This success comes from comprehensive training modules and realistic phishing simulations that enhance employees’ ability to recognize and respond to cyber threats.
• Efficiency: Automates training, simulation, and reporting, allowing security teams to save time and focus on strategic tasks. This streamlined approach reduces manual work and boosts overall productivity.

For more insights on how Keepnet's adaptive and personalized training can enhance your organization’s security, read: Keepnet's Adaptive Security Awareness Training Software: AI-Driven, Personalized, and Effective.

How to Start with Keepnet Human Risk Management

Getting started with Keepnet Human Risk Management is straightforward and efficient. By following these steps, you can quickly implement a comprehensive phishing simulation and security awareness training program tailored to your organization’s needs.

1. Schedule a Demo: Get a hands-on overview of the platform and see how it works.
2. Assess Your Phishing Risk: Use Keepnet’s risk scoring tools to identify vulnerabilities.
3. Deploy Customized Training: Implement localized content and run multi-channel simulations.
4. Track Progress: Monitor improvements with automated reporting and outcome-driven metrics.