Security Awareness Blog

Why I Joined Hook Security: A Phishing Story (Where I Was the Target)

Why SAT Programs Fail After Month 2 (And How MSPs Keep Them Running All Year)

What Dolly Parton and Dumb & Dumber Taught Me About Security Awareness Training

One employee's point on view on how comedy makes for better employee training

Phishing Email Testing Tips to Strengthen Security

Learn effective phishing email testing strategies to identify vulnerabilities and protect your business from cyber threats. Start improving security today!

8 Examples of Email Phishing Scams You Need to Know

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.

Why Your Phishing Simulations Feel Like a Trap—and How to Make Them Feel Like a Game

Gotcha-style phishing tests breed resentment and hidden clicks. How PsySec reframes simulations as coached learning moments people don't resent.

7 Fake Voicemail Messages Scams to Watch Out For

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, A Slack-first Training Platform

Hook Security acquires Haekka, bringing Slack-native security awareness and HIPAA training into the Hook platform family for companies and MSPs.

Unlock Compliance and Security Awareness Training with Hook Security's 2024 Training Catalog

Hook Security’s 2024 Training Catalog introduces over 20 new modules and an annual course with 12+ micro-trainings, blending innovative approaches like PsySec (Psychological Security), interactive storytelling, and just-in-time learning to elevate security awareness. These new offerings provide tailored, engaging compliance and cybersecurity training, empowering employees to proactively protect against evolving threats.

Hook Security Partners with Haekka to Bring Cybersecurity Training Directly to Slack Users

Hook Security and Haekka bring security awareness training directly into Slack — micro-training where your team already works, no separate portal.

Navigating Deepfakes: A 2025 Conference on the Future of Social Engineering

Join the February 2025 Orlando conference addressing deepfakes' role in social engineering, offering insights, tools, and strategies for detecting and defending against digital manipulation.

MSPs and Frontline Cyber Security Defense

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.