IRONSCALES, the AI-powered email security leader protecting 13,000 global customers from advanced phishing attacks, has announced the General Availability (GA) of its groundbreaking GPT-powered Phishing Simulation Testing solution. This innovation marks a significant step forward in enhancing the ease, efficacy, and accessibility of cybersecurity training and awareness.
1. Background and Importance
- According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report:
- Median time to click on a phishing link: 21 seconds.
- Median time to submit sensitive data: 28 seconds.
- Human error factors into over 68% of successful breaches.
- Need for relevant and realistic training due to high susceptibility to phishing.
2. Challenges in Phishing Simulation
- Creating personalized phishing campaigns is time-consuming and challenging, especially at scale.
- A recent survey found that 59% of cybersecurity teams are understaffed.
- Traditional methods are not sufficient to prepare employees for sophisticated phishing attempts.
3. Introduction of GPT-Powered Training
- Uses advanced AI to automate and optimize phishing simulation processes.
- Saves time for security teams and ensures comprehensive training for employees.
- Equips employees to recognize and respond to sophisticated phishing and BEC attempts.
4. Key Features of the GPT-Powered Training
- PhishLLM™ Technology:
- Proprietary large language model trained on millions of crowdsourced data points.
- Enables creation of highly personalized and socially engineered phishing simulations.
- Efficiency:
- Generates up to 2,000 spear phishing email simulations in one hour.
- Reduces preparation time significantly.
- Variety and Realism:
- Wide variety of templates with different introductions and closings.
- Enhances the realism and variability of simulations.
- Streamlined Campaign Setup:
- Simplifies the process of creating and executing employee testing initiatives.
5. User Experience and Feedback
- Elliot Franklin, CISO at Fortitude Re, highlights the tool’s effectiveness in challenging users and improving vigilance.
- The tool helps identify employees who need additional training and support.
- Seamless deployment and time-saving features are highly appreciated by security teams.
6. Integration with Other IRONSCALES Innovations
- Follows the launch of Themis Copilot for Outlook, which won the Silver Globee® Award.
- Continues IRONSCALES’ trend of integrating generative AI capabilities in email security solutions.
7. Commitment to Cybersecurity
- CEO Eyal Benishti emphasizes the importance of using advanced tools to mitigate human error.
- The GA of GPT-powered Phishing Simulation Testing reinforces IRONSCALES’ dedication to staying ahead of cyber threats.
IRONSCALES’ launch of the GPT-powered Phishing Simulation Testing solution represents a major advancement in cybersecurity training. By leveraging AI to create realistic and personalized phishing simulations, this tool enhances employee awareness and reduces human error. As IRONSCALES continues to innovate, their solutions empower organizations to better protect themselves against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.