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Director of Growth, Hook Security
Parker Byrd is Director of Growth at Hook Security, where he leads business development, content strategy, and partner management.
A practical guide to HIPAA training requirements in 2026: what the Privacy and Security Rules require, who needs training, how often, what to cover, current penalties, and the status of the proposed Security Rule update.
Learn effective phishing email testing strategies to identify vulnerabilities and protect your business from cyber threats. Start improving security today!
Learn how to identify and protect yourself from these 8 common email phishing scams. Examples of email phishing scams and practical tips to stay safe online.
Gotcha-style phishing tests breed resentment and hidden clicks. How PsySec reframes simulations as coached learning moments people don't resent.
Learn about the 7 most common fake voicemail messages used in scams, how to identify them, and how to protect yourself from these deceptive tactics.
Hook Security acquires Haekka, bringing Slack-native security awareness and HIPAA training into the Hook platform family for companies and MSPs.
This article delves into the vital role MSPs play in cybersecurity defense, highlighting the importance of Security Awareness Training (SAT) as a cornerstone of effective protection.
Can you spot a phishing email? The Hook Minute is a new daily "spot the phish" Game from Hook Security. Check it out today!
Hook Security is thrilled to announce the launch of our latest course: Deepfakes Awareness Training. Developed in partnership with Breacher.ai, this new course is now available on the Hook Security platform, offering an essential resource for organizations looking to defend against the rapidly evolving threat of deepfakes.
With the rise of sophisticated AI technologies, the creation and dissemination of deepfakes are easier than ever, posing serious risks to businesses. For IT and security teams, implementing an effective deepfake awareness training program is crucial to protect employees and the organization as a whole.
A Phishing simulator, a popular tool for training employees to recognize malicious emails, can significantly influence an organization's culture and security posture—for better or worse. Employed wisely, they enhance security and trust; mishandled, they can breed skepticism and fear.
A complete guide to running an effective phishing test at work.
I clicked on a phishing test that I sent myself. In this post I'll breakdown why it happened and what it means for phishing simulations.
We're thrilled to announce a powerful new integration between Hook Security and Lifecycle Insights (LCI), designed to elevate Managed Service Providers' (MSPs) ability to deliver comprehensive, insightful Quarterly Business Reviews to their clients. This partnership marks a significant step forward in enabling MSPs to offer a more detailed and actionable understanding of their clients' security postures, particularly regarding user behavior and security awareness training performance.
This blog post will examine some of the most common security awareness training topics, including phishing scams, social engineering, ransomware, and more. Educating your employees on these cyber security awareness topics will help your company stay secure, reduce human error, avoid data breaches, and become an overall security aware workforce.
In this blog post, we will delve into the world of phishing simulators, uncovering their pivotal role in cybersecurity training.
In this blog post, we'll dive into the importance of businesses investing in their employees' cybersecurity skills, particularly when it comes to password management.
Phishing attacks have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with cybercriminals using a range of sophisticated techniques to gain access to sensitive corporate data. Phishing attempts typically involve tricking a user into clicking on a link or opening an attachment that contains malware, which can then be used to steal sensitive information or compromise corporate systems. This article examines the benefits of providing phishing training to employees and outlines key components of an effective training program.
As cyber threats continue to evolve and increase in complexity, security leaders must focus on the human aspect of cybersecurity. At Hook Security we’re declaring 2023 as the year of cyber resiliency. Organizations must invest in nurturing a strong security culture and fostering engagement among employees to effectively combat cyber threats. Let's delve into the importance of human-centered cybersecurity strategies and offer insights on how security leaders can create a resilient cybersecurity culture.
In this blog post, we discuss the best ways to approach employees who accidentally click on simulated phishing tests and how to use this as an opportunity to improve overall security strategy.
We all know security is important. If you ask any employee of a company, they would most likely agree that keeping their company safe is important. But how deep does that opinion go? Is it important to them? Do their subconscious actions reflect that?
Not only is HIPAA compliance training required by law, but it’s also vital for protecting your business from expensive lawsuits and data breaches. Regardless of how large your business is, you need to provide regular HIPAA training to ensure every employee stays up to date with the latest rules and regulations updates. Here are the nine key things you need to cover in your training program.
One of the most common challenges that organizations face when trying to implement security awareness training is getting executive buy-in. without the support of executives, security awareness programs can quickly become ineffective and compliance-focused rather than user-centric. In this blog post, we will examine some of the reasons why security awareness training requires executive buy-in and provide tips on how to get your executives on board.
In this blog post, we'll explore the case for people-first security awareness training and why it should be a top priority for your organization.
In this blog post, we'll discuss everything you need to know about designing a cybersecurity training program for your small business.
Hook Security’s May 2022 launch of HIPAA and industry-specific training, with a 2026 update: four HIPAA courses, the industry Best Practices series, PCI and GDPR courses, and the Haekka acquisition.
Cybercrime is a major issue for companies across the board, affecting organizations of all types and sizes. What they all have in common however is their ability to be damaged by these kinds of attacks, and their ability to protect themselves through the use of the right information and resources. The following are just some of the most important reasons why you should care about cybersecurity as it relates to the security of your business.
A common and frustrating theme of security awareness training across the board is the high prevalence of organizations adopting it reactively.
Employees account for most of the attacks in a company since they are mostly naive to phishing emails and ads. Ensuring employees' cyber security skills are top-notch is the first line of defense against cyber-attacks. This article will shade insight on cyber security, how to get employees excited about cyber security topics, and improve your business's productivity.
It’s more important than ever to ensure your school’s network is secure and to educate teachers and students about hacking efforts like phishing and ransomware attacks. With proper security awareness training, your school network becomes safer and more secure.
There are various firms offering security awareness training programs such that it may be confusing when deciding which program to settle for. That's why we've put together this post to help you figure out what to look for in a security awareness training program.
In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance of personalization in security awareness training and provide some tips on how to achieve it.
2022 is here! At Hook Security, we’ve spent the last few months expanding our training library, creating new phishing templates and campaigns, and working on new features to help you create a lasting security aware culture. Here is a look into what we’ve recently released and what’s to come this year
In this guide, we'll walk through the creation of a UPS phishing simulation.
How to run a Google sign-in alert phishing test: set up the simulation, send it safely to employees, and use the results to build phishing awareness.
In this article, we explore ten surprising statistics regarding phishing and cybercrime in 2021.
A complete guide to running a phishing simulation: planning, choosing templates, launching safely, measuring click rates, and turning results into training.
Security awareness training is a very important and effective way to protect companies and their employees from social engineering and phishing attacks.
Security awareness training helps your employees reinforce security best practices. A well-designed security awareness training program changes their behavior and attitude toward cyber threats. Here are the 3 Golden Rules for any Security Awareness Training program.
If you want to teach employees how to recognize phishing emails, you need to show them how, not shame them for their lack of knowledge. Here’s why.
The biggest problem with phishing training: fear-based programs that punish clicks. Here's why they backfire and how a positive, psychology-first approach fixes it.
With so many employees working from home for the first time, it’s easy to get caught up in the stresses of adapting to digital work. So, let’s take a look at how you can keep your digital workspace secure with these work-from-home security awareness tips.
In this guide, learn to how build and launch a "Ticketmaster" themed phishing campaign.
Here are 10 of our best phishing email templates for you to use in your phishing simulations.
Step-by-step guide to running a Zoom meeting phishing test: building the simulation email, launching it safely, and coaching employees who click.
In this guide, we’re going to walk through how to provide additional phishing awareness training to the most vulnerable users in your company.
A complete walkthrough of the Starbucks brand-knockoff phishing test: why brand impersonation lures work and how to run this simulation with your team.
Security Awareness Training for employees is more crucial than ever. One could even argue that security “awareness” is just the first step in a company’s security culture, and that employees should be educated, motivated, and empowered to keep a company safe. In a world where the majority of cyber-attacks involve human error, employees need to know that they are the last line of defense, and that they are capable of stopping cyber attacks.
Phishing and spear-phishing sound very similar, but there are multiple differences between these types of cyber attacks. These are both designed to acquire confidential information, however, the tactics used and the approach is very different.
Hook Security, the first psychological security awareness training company, is announcing a new strategic partnership with SendSafely, an end-to-end encryption platform, to safely and securely deliver files and reporting to our customers.
Phishing emails can be very dangerous for yourself or your business. Through these attacks, a hacker will have access to your personal information, passwords and then he can either use it to cause harm or sell it to the highest bidder. You need to find the right way to identify a phishing email, and that alone can be troublesome for most people nowadays.
MSP Marketing is changing. Not just because the current times we’re experiencing, but because of the way people find businesses and buy products these days. If you’ve read some of our other MSP Marketing blogs, you’ll notice we recommend using inbound marketing and content marketing, including blogs, video, social media, etc. to draw in customers.
Passwords. Everyone has ‘em. We gotta have ‘em. Some security researchers imagine a world where passwords are eliminated, but for now they are all we have in terms of keeping accounts and information secure. Though you may think your password rocks, and you’re being kept safe by those little black dots hiding your password while you type, passwords are heavily exploited for a few reasons..
There is now a new sneaky phishing technique that is definitely on the rise. Its primary target is conversation hijacking attacks. These vicious attacks try to trick someone into unknowingly transfer money, install malware, or provide the attacker with valuable login credentials.
Security Awareness Training is the most effective way to protect companies and their employees from social engineering phishing attacks. But What is Security Awareness Training? Hook Security defines it as an education program that teaches employees about security and phishing while creating best practices and good habits.
With everything going on in your business, it’s very easy to neglect your own marketing. However, creating an effective inbound marketing strategy can completely change the way you attain new customers. With the right tools in place, you may actually see that business start to approach you.
Running your managed services business takes up a lot of time, and when it comes to sales and marketing, sites like LinkedIn probably fall further down the list of priorities. However, today I want to share a simple tactic that takes little time and can produce big results.
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Selling cybersecurity products and services should be an easy sell to small-medium business clients. After all, they are the target of most ransomware attacks. But these services are often hard to get customer buy-in for a few reasons...
What is the biggest threat to business in 2019? Is it escalating trade wars, global economic meltdown, nuclear war, or perhaps environmental calamity? Try again. The biggest threat to business is cybercrime.
With everything going on in your business, taking the time to market your own company can easily fall by the wayside. While it may seem daunting, creating an effective MSP marketing strategy can completely change the way you approach new business. With the right tools in place, you may actually see that business start to approach you.