SUCCESS STORY
Anthony Nolan strengthens cyber awareness with Boxphish cyber training
Overview
Anthony Nolan, a UK charity focused on leukaemia and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, partnered with Boxphish to educate staff on cyber threats and protect the organisation’s increasing online operations. With nearly fifty years of life-saving work, the charity sought a solution that could improve security awareness without adding administrative burden.
By implementing Boxphish, Anthony Nolan has enhanced staff vigilance, reduced organisational risk, and embedded a culture of cyber awareness that protects both work and personal environments.
"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."
CIO | Anthony Nolan
Challenge
Anthony Nolan faced several challenges and needed a solution that was interactive, practical, and easily scalable:
Increasing online operations introduced heightened exposure to cyber threats.
Staff needed awareness of multiple threat types, including phishing, ransomware, and physical device risks.
The charity required training that was engaging, accessible, and easy to manage with limited internal resources.
Reducing organisational risk without disrupting staff workflows.
Solution
Nearly 2,500 phishing emails were sent across nine different simulation scenarios. The bite-sized courses and simulations were rolled out seamlessly, allowing staff to learn without disruption and without significant administrative overhead for the IT team. Boxphish implemented a full learning journey for Anthony Nolan, including:
Bite-sized, interactive training videos covering ransomware, phishing, and device security.
Quiz-style questions to reinforce learning.
Real-world phishing simulations delivered via email to educate staff on recognising threats.
Multiple scenarios, including LinkedIn, Microsoft Teams, Just Eat, and DPD Delivery attempts, to reflect daily experiences.
Impact
Boxphish training delivered measurable benefits for Anthony Nolan, including:
01.
Reduction of organisational risk score from the highest level to zero.
02.
No staff members opened the final phishing simulation, demonstrating effective learning.
03.
Increased awareness and vigilance against multiple types of cyber threats.
04.
Improved cyber safety for staff at work and at home.
05.
Engaging, bite-sized content that fit into busy staff schedules.
Standout features
Interactive, bite-sized courses with quiz reinforcement.
Practical, accessible learning suitable for staff with limited time.
Significant reduction in risk score and phishing susceptibility.
Easy implementation with minimal administrative burden.
Real-world phishing simulations covering multiple common threats.
Future outlook
Anthony Nolan plans to continue leveraging Boxphish to maintain high levels of cyber awareness, ensuring staff remain vigilant against evolving threats and supporting the charity’s mission with secure online operations.
Would Anthony Nolan recommend Boxphish?
“Would definitely recommend for an organisation with limited time to manage training themselves.”
CIO | Anthony Nolan
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