
Security Awareness Blog
Tips, insights, and best practices to help you build a security-first culture.


How to Effectively Train Employees on Password Management

How to Effectively Train Employees on Physical Security
In this blog post, we'll dive into how you can effectively train employees on physical security.

How to Train Employees on Phishing Awareness: A Step-by-Step Guide
Implementing a phishing awareness training program for employees is crucial for enhancing cybersecurity and protecting businesses from cyber threats. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to training employees on phishing awareness, starting from understanding phishing and its impact on businesses to measuring the effectiveness of the training program.

How Hook Security can help your Organization Become HIPAA Compliant
Meet your compliance requirements with Hook Security’s HIPAA course hosted by Michael Herrick, Founder & Chief Risk Analyst at Matterform! This training covers it all, but it won’t take employees away from being the superheroes that they are for a length of time, or have them feeling fatigued from tedious lessons.

Top 3 Fast Food Phishing Templates
In this video, we dive into our top three most popular fast food phishing templates!

Beneath The Surface: A Guide to Phishing Emails and the Creatures Behind Them
Dive into the depths of the cyber ocean and explore the treacherous world of phishing scams and attacks with “Beneath The Surface: A Guide to Phishing Emails and the Creatures Behind Them.” We’ll take you on an underwater adventure, where you’ll encounter a wide array of sea creatures that serve as metaphors for different types of phishing scams and attacks.

Why Phishing Training is Critical to your Business
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.

A Deep Dive Into Our Training Library
In this video, we dive into our training library. Watch a preview of our training and explore many topics, such as phishing, mobile devices, ransomware, and more!

2023 is the Year of Cyber Resiliency
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.

What to do (and not do) When Employees Click on Phishing Tests
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.

How to Train Employees on Social Engineering: A Step-by-Step Guide
To counteract the impact of social engineering attacks, employee training programs are essential for creating a secure work environment. In this article, we will discuss step-by-step how to train employees on social engineering techniques.