Fredericksburg
1319 Lafayette Boulevard Suite 300
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Call: 540-227-0707
Why awareness and reporting matter
Security tools help, but humans still make decisions every day. The strongest organizations are not the ones with perfect tools. They are the ones where employees recognize suspicious patterns, slow down when something feels off, and report quickly. Awareness training reduces risky behavior. Phishing simulations provide practice. Reporting workflows give your IT and security team time to contain issues early.
Reduce the chance of account takeover
Credential theft is often the first step. Training improves recognition of fake login pages, invoice scams, and impersonation attempts that lead to account compromise.
Stop MFA fatigue and social engineering
Attackers increasingly pressure users to approve prompts or share one time codes. Training teaches employees how these attacks work and what to do instead.
Improve reporting so incidents are contained faster
A fast report can prevent a company wide incident. We build a simple reporting workflow so suspicious emails are escalated quickly and consistently.
Build a positive culture without blame
The goal is improvement, not punishment. We emphasize coaching and short lessons so employees stay engaged and risk decreases without creating fear or resentment.
What is included in security awareness and phishing training
We implement a repeatable program that stays current with modern threats and provides leadership visibility into progress.
Baseline training and onboarding
A clear starting point for all employees that covers the most common risks: phishing, credential theft, MFA abuse, safe browsing, and data handling.
Phishing simulations
Safe simulated phishing emails that measure real behavior and help employees practice spotting red flags in a controlled environment.
Micro training and reinforcement
Short lessons that keep awareness fresh. People retain more from small, consistent reminders than from long annual videos.
Reporting workflow setup
Simple report methods that employees actually use. Faster reporting reduces time to containment and gives your team early warning.
Role based training for higher risk teams
Additional training for finance, HR, executives, and anyone who handles payments, sensitive data, or vendor relationships where attackers focus efforts.
Metrics and leadership reporting
Measurable results such as click rate, reporting rate, and trend lines over time. This makes improvement visible and keeps the program accountable.
Common phishing and social engineering scenarios
These are the attacks that hit real businesses every day. The best defense is training plus a reporting culture.
Invoice and payment redirection scams
Attackers impersonate vendors and request new banking details or urgent wire payments. Training teaches verification steps and red flags.
Fake Microsoft 365 or Google login prompts
Users are sent to realistic looking login pages. Training helps employees verify URLs and recognize credential harvesting techniques.
MFA push fatigue and one time code requests
Attackers trigger repeated prompts until a user approves. Training reinforces that unexpected prompts are a security event that must be reported.
Executive impersonation and urgency pressure
A message that looks like it came from leadership asks for gift cards, payments, or sensitive files. Training provides clear verification and escalation steps.
How we start
We start simple, establish baseline behavior, then improve through short training and consistent simulations. The goal is steady progress, not perfection overnight.
Step 1: Baseline training and first simulation
We onboard users, deliver baseline training, and run a first simulation to establish a realistic starting point for measurement.
Step 2: Implement reporting workflow
We make reporting easy so employees can escalate suspicious messages quickly and consistently, which is one of the biggest factors in fast containment.
Step 3: Ongoing micro training and simulations
We deliver short lessons and periodic simulations that reinforce key behaviors without overwhelming employees or hurting productivity.
Step 4: Review metrics and target coaching
We review results, identify patterns, and provide role based reinforcement where risk is higher, such as finance and leadership teams.
Build a team that recognizes threats and reports fast
If phishing and impersonation are on your mind, the best time to build strong habits is before the incident happens. Let us implement a program that improves behavior, increases reporting, and reduces risk without creating a negative culture.
Serving both locations
These service pages are shared across locations. You get one cohesive service offering, with local onsite availability through our Fredericksburg and Stafford offices.
Phone: 540-227-0707
Email: [email protected]
Stafford
373 Garrisonville Road Suite 105
Stafford, VA 22554
Call: 540-227-0707
Security Awareness and Phishing FAQ
Common questions about training cadence, simulations, and how to build measurable improvement without harming culture.
How often should we train employees?
Consistency matters more than long sessions. Most teams see the best results with short training at a regular cadence plus periodic simulations. We align frequency to your workforce and goals.
Can we target finance and leadership differently?
Yes. Higher risk roles often face more targeted impersonation and payment fraud attempts. We can provide role based reinforcement and focused simulations.
What should employees do when they think an email is suspicious?
Report it immediately using the established reporting workflow and avoid clicking or replying. Early reporting often prevents wider incidents. We help implement a simple reporting process that employees actually use.
How do we start?
Call 540-227-0707 or email [email protected]. We start with baseline training and a first simulation, then roll out an ongoing program with metrics and reporting.