Summary

In this chapter, we discussed the importance of providing effective security training to end users, who serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats. Traditional training methods often fail to engage employees and prepare them for real-world attacks. To overcome this challenge, we introduced attack simulation training, which immerses users in realistic scenarios, such as phishing emails and social engineering attempts, to improve their ability to recognize and respond to threats. Guidance was also provided on implementing attack simulation training, including available tools, platforms, and techniques to create custom simulations. Methods were explored to automate various aspects of the training process, and emphasis was placed on the importance of collecting and analyzing data from the simulations to identify areas for improvement. The topics covered in this chapter should help any organization adopt an innovative approach to security training, which can lead to...