Cyber security training for employees
Boxphish are a UK-based provider of engaging and automated cyber security training for employees; a proven way to develop your 'human firewall'.
Reduce the risk of data breaches through automated cyber training
Turn your employees into your first line of defence
Protect your organisation from financial risk and reputational damage
Influence security behaviour and create a culture of awareness
Why do I need cyber security training for my employees?
Your employees are the lifeblood of your organisation, the driving force behind success. Yet, they can also be the primary point of vulnerability. With a staggering 95% of cyber attacks involving a human element (source), empowering your staff with the right knowledge is no longer optional, it's essential for robust cyber defence.
This is where cyber security training becomes your most effective tool for employees. By arming your team with the skills to recognise and report threats, you can significantly reduce the risk of a breach.
Discover how Boxphish’s tailored cyber security training transforms your workforce into a proactive first line of defence. Reduce human error, strengthen awareness across your organisation, and take control of the human risk factor. Explore our courses and start empowering your people today.
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Train your employees to spot cyber security threats with Boxphish
When your employees are well-versed in cyber security, your organisation gains a vital layer of defence. They become your first responders; alert, informed, and ready to recognise and report threats the moment suspicious activity appears. It only makes sense, then, to equip them with the right tools for this ongoing battle. Not weapons, but practical skills, acquired through effective cyber security training.
These essential training programmes combine engaging courses with realistic phishing simulations, designed to teach employees exactly what to look out for. Staff learn how to identify dangerous emails, avoid risky clicks or downloads, and confidently recognise potential threats, turning your workforce into a powerful human firewall.
The benefits of cyber security training with Boxphish
Increased ability to spot threats
The training, including real-world simulations, teaches employees how to recognise phishing emails, malware, social engineering attempts, and other common cyber threats, making them a stronger first line of defence.
Reduced risk of human error
By understanding the tactics used by cyber criminals, employees are less likely to make mistakes, such as clicking on malicious links or downloading infected attachments, thereby significantly lowering the chance of a breach originating from within the organisation.
Improved personal cyber safety
The knowledge gained from the training is often applicable to employees' personal online lives as well, helping them stay safe from cyber threats at home and protecting their personal data.
Contribution to a secure workplace culture
Participating in and applying the training helps build a collective awareness and responsibility towards cyber security across the organisation, creating a more secure environment for everyone.
Our approach to cyber security training for employees
Recognising that the cyber threat landscape is constantly changing, we believe that effective cyber security training is an ongoing process, not a one-off event. Our comprehensive approach includes:
- Regular, bite-sized learning: Delivering engaging and easy-to-digest training modules frequently to keep cyber security best practices top of mind and address the latest threats without disrupting daily work.
- Real-world phishing simulations: Continuously testing employee awareness through simulated phishing attacks that mimic current threats, helping identify vulnerabilities and reinforcing the lessons learned in training.
- Targeted training journeys: Tailoring learning paths based on individual or group performance in simulations and specific roles or risks within the organisation, ensuring the training is relevant and impactful.
- Continuous monitoring and reporting: Providing administrators with analytics and insights to track employee progress, measure the reduction in risky behaviour over time, and demonstrate the effectiveness of the ongoing training programme.
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Success stories
“The interactive nature of the training was really engaging and easy to follow – which was great. Implementation was straightforward too, allowing us to manage the training programme without any hassle. Would definitely recommend for an organisation with limited time to manage training themselves.”
CIO, Anthony Nolan
FAQ
What is cyber security training for employees?
It is structured learning that gives every employee the knowledge, skills and habits to protect company data, systems and customers from cyber threats — turning the workforce into a human firewall.
Why is cyber security training for employees essential?
Employees are the most targeted entry point for attackers. Training transforms them from a vulnerability into a strong defensive layer, reducing breach likelihood and regulatory risk.
What should cyber security training for employees include?
Phishing, password and MFA hygiene, safe browsing, data handling, remote and hybrid working, mobile security, social engineering, incident reporting and emerging AI-driven threats.
How long should employee cyber security training take?
Short, regular sessions outperform long annual ones. Boxphish recommends 5–10 minutes per month, totalling around 90 minutes a year per employee.
How do you make cyber security training engaging for employees?
Use story-driven videos, real-world scenarios, gamification, leaderboards, manager involvement and recognition for top performers and reporters.
How is employee cyber security training tracked and reported?
Through an LMS dashboard showing completion, quiz scores, phishing results and risk scores — exportable for audits, board reports and cyber insurance evidence.
Should new starters receive cyber security training during onboarding?
Yes. Onboarding is the optimal moment to set expectations. Boxphish auto-enrols new users into a foundation pathway as soon as they are added via HRIS or Azure AD.
How do you handle employees who repeatedly fail phishing tests?
Use a coaching, not punitive, approach: assign targeted micro-learning, involve line managers, escalate gradually and use Boxphish's repeat-offender workflows to apply additional simulations.
Does cyber security training for employees help with compliance audits?
Absolutely. It provides documented evidence required by ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, NIS2 and most cyber insurance policies.
How does Boxphish's cyber security training for employees stand out?
Boxphish combines UK-built micro-learning, realistic phishing and smishing simulations, human risk scoring and outstanding customer support — all in one easy-to-deploy platform that drives measurable behaviour change.
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