Security Awareness Blog

The Reporting Race: Why Your Click Rate Isn't the Number That Matters

Hook Security vs BullPhish ID: An Honest Comparison for MSPs (2026)

A fair, sourced comparison of Hook Security and BullPhish ID for MSPs: reviews, training philosophy, coaching at the click, pricing transparency, and what switching actually involves.

Hook Security vs usecure (2026): An Honest Comparison for MSPs

A fair, sourced comparison of Hook Security and usecure for MSPs: reviews, content engagement, the people-scoring question, reporting, pricing transparency, and what switching involves.

How MSPs Use Security Awareness Training to Win Cybersecurity Renewals

Learn how MSPs turn security awareness training into their strongest renewal lever by showcasing visible behavior change, data-driven trend charts, and a clear roadmap for the coming year—while avoiding the common mistakes that weaken renewal conversations.

Phishing Simulation Templates: 17 Proven Examples by Category

Seventeen proven phishing simulation templates in five groups: delivery notices, account alerts, gift cards and freebies, internal HR messages, and collaboration invites, plus how to rotate them.

Social Media Phishing Templates: 3 Examples and How to Spot Them

Three proven social media phishing templates, Venmo, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter), with the red flags for each and how to train employees to check in the app instead of the inbox.

HIPAA Training Requirements: Who Needs It, What to Cover, and How Often

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.

Healthcare Phishing Templates: 3 Examples and How to Train for Them

Three proven healthcare phishing templates with the red flags to teach, why healthcare is targeted, and how phishing simulations support HIPAA security awareness training.

Free Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 Kit for MSPs and IT Teams

Hook Security's free Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 kit: one 6 MB download with posters, social graphics, infographics, tip sheets, emails, blog posts, a rollout calendar, and an AI-ready deploy playbook.

Multi-Tenant Security Awareness: What MSPs Actually Need from a Platform

Most “MSP-ready” security awareness tools are single-tenant platforms with MSP features bolted on. This guide explains what true multi-tenant architecture looks like for security awareness training, how to spot bolt-on MSP tiers in demos, and why the difference determines whether your SAT service line scales profitably.

You Can't Spell Training Without AI: Nick Wolf on KnowTechTalk

Nick Wolf joined host Barb Paluszkiewicz on KnowTechTalk to talk AI-written phishing, why typo-spotting is done, and how MSPs get people to report a click fast.

What Is Co-Managed Security Awareness Training?

Co-managed security awareness training is a hybrid model where MSPs own program design and strategy while the vendor automates delivery, execution, and reporting. This guide explains how responsibilities split, when co-managed makes sense, and how it compares to self-service and fully managed models.