Managed Phishing Simulations

Find Out Who Would Click Before an Attacker Does
Phishing is the most common way cybercriminals gain access to business systems. The only reliable way to know how your team would respond to a real attack is to test them with a realistic simulation before it happens. Our managed phishing simulation service runs controlled, safe campaigns that reveal exactly where your vulnerabilities lie and feed directly into targeted training to address them.

Most Businesses Do Not Know Their Own Weak Points

Businesses spend significant amounts on technical security tools and assume their staff will exercise good judgement when a suspicious email arrives. The reality is that phishing emails have become extraordinarily convincing, and even experienced professionals can be caught out by a well-crafted message that mimics a trusted contact or service.

Without testing, you are making assumptions about your team’s awareness that may not be accurate. A staff member who believes they would always spot a phishing email is not the same as a staff member who has actually demonstrated that ability under realistic conditions. The gap between those two things is exactly what attackers exploit.

Phishing simulations close that gap. By running controlled tests that look and feel like genuine phishing attempts, we give you real data on how your team responds. That data drives targeted training that is far more effective than generic awareness exercises, and over time it produces a measurable improvement in your organisation’s resilience to phishing attacks.

Real Testing, Real Insights No Real Risk

Realistic Campaigns Tailored to Your Business

Our simulations are designed to reflect the kinds of phishing emails your team is most likely to encounter, from fake supplier invoices to impersonated internal communications. The more realistic the test, the more useful the results.

Detailed Results That Drive Action

Every simulation generates clear data on who clicked, who submitted information and who reported the email correctly. These results identify your most vulnerable users and teams, allowing us to target training precisely where it is needed.

Measurable Improvement Over Time

We run simulations on a regular cycle, tracking how your team's response improves over time. As awareness increases, click rates fall and reporting rates rise, giving you visible evidence that your investment in security awareness is paying off.

Testing That Builds Confidence, Not Fear

Phishing simulations work best when they are handled sensitively. The goal is not to catch people out and embarrass them, it is to identify gaps in awareness and address them in a constructive way. At AOIT, we manage the process with that in mind, making sure your team understands that simulations are a tool for improvement rather than a performance measure.

We also make sure the campaigns we run are proportionate and relevant to your business. Testing frequency, campaign difficulty and the way results are communicated are all agreed with you in advance, so the programme fits your culture and your team responds positively to it.

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Ready to See How Your Team Would Really Respond to a Phishing Attack?

The results of a first simulation are often surprising, and the insight they provide is genuinely valuable. Get in touch to find out how we can set up a phishing simulation programme for your business and start building real, measurable resilience.

What is a phishing simulation?
A phishing simulation is a controlled test in which your team receives a realistic but harmless fake phishing email. The email is designed to look like a genuine threat, and the way each person responds is recorded. Staff who interact with the email in a risky way are redirected to brief training rather than experiencing any negative consequences. The data from the simulation is used to improve your team’s awareness and resilience.
Staff are typically informed that phishing simulations form part of your security awareness programme, but not when a specific campaign will run. This reflects real-world conditions and produces more accurate results than tests your team knows are coming.
No one is penalised for clicking a simulated phishing link. Staff who interact with the email are redirected to a short, constructive training moment that explains what to look for and how to respond in future. The goal is learning, not blame.
We recommend running simulations regularly throughout the year, typically monthly or quarterly depending on your business size and risk appetite. Regular testing reinforces awareness more effectively than a single annual exercise and allows you to track progress over time.

Very. We design campaigns to reflect the types of phishing emails your team is genuinely likely to receive, including impersonation of known services, fake internal communications and sector-specific lures. The more realistic the simulation, the more useful the results.

Yes. After each campaign we share a detailed report showing click rates, submission rates and reporting rates across your organisation. Results can be broken down by team or department, and we track progress across campaigns to show improvement over time.