Phishing Simulation

Definitions

1. A controlled internal exercise that sends realistic but benign phishing-style messages to measure and improve user awareness, reporting, and response habits. Phishing simulations are useful only when they are designed to teach and measure meaningful behavior rather than simply shame employees.

   In plain English: A safe practice exercise that mimics phishing to test and train users.

   Example: "The phishing simulation tested whether staff would report a fake password-expiration notice before clicking it."

Related Terms

• Anti-Phishing
• Email Filtering
• Malicious Link
• Pentest Lab
• Phishing Campaign
• Phishing Detection
• Phishing Domain
• Phishing Prevention