SUCCESS STORY
Hales Valley Trust strengthens cyber awareness with Boxphish
Overview
Hales Valley Trust, comprising five primary schools in the West Midlands, partnered with Boxphish to enhance cyber security training across its schools. Recognising that previous training solutions were no longer sufficient, the Trust sought a simple, effective platform that could support all staff without creating a complex management system.
By adopting Boxphish, Hales Valley Trust has improved staff vigilance, increased engagement with cyber security best practices, and built a culture of caution and awareness across all five schools.
"The training is super relevant, using things that people will see in their daily lives and that are used by attackers regularly. It helps in home lives as well, not only educating in school and keeping both our networks and data secure but staying in your mind when you go home too."
IT Manager | Hales Valley Trust
Challenge
Hales Valley Trust faced several key challenges:
Delivering consistent cyber awareness training across five primary schools.
Providing effective training without creating an over-complicated management system.
Ensuring staff were engaged with and applied cyber security practices in daily routines.
Identifying high-risk areas and staff groups that needed targeted interventions.
Solution
The Boxphish platform was rolled out across all five schools with minimal disruption. The combination of interactive courses and phishing simulations created immediate engagement and encouraged staff to rethink their day-to-day online activities. Boxphish implemented a bespoke learning portal for Hales Valley Trust, featuring:
Interactive training videos covering cyber security fundamentals.
Automated phishing simulations delivered directly to staff inboxes.
Centralised performance tracking across all five schools to identify key departments for further training.
Bite-sized, relevant content designed to fit into busy school schedules.
Impact
Boxphish training delivered clear benefits for Hales Valley Trust, including:
01.
Immediate improvement in staff vigilance and caution when handling emails.
02.
Identification of high-risk areas and staff groups for targeted support.
03.
Significant reduction in successful phishing attempts, demonstrating improved awareness.
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Creation of a culture of cyber security that extends beyond school into staff home lives.
05.
Enhanced confidence and understanding of cyber threats across all five schools.
Standout features
Bespoke learning portal tailored to multiple schools.
Interactive, engaging videos and automated phishing simulations.
Centralised reporting to monitor performance across the Trust.
Bite-sized, relevant content that fits into busy schedules.
Real-world scenarios that encourage immediate behavioural change.
Future outlook
Hales Valley Trust plans to continue using Boxphish to maintain and expand cyber awareness across its schools, ensuring staff remain confident, vigilant, and equipped to handle evolving cyber threats.
Would Hales Valley Trust recommend Boxphish?
“Boxphish is honestly fantastic. I just love the phishing simulations, I’m always excited to find out what’s coming next! They’re brilliant!”
IT Manager | Hales Valley Trust
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