Run phishing simulations to train your workforce

Simulate phishing threats to evaluate user awareness and strengthen frontline defence across your teams.

Social Engineering & Phishing

Run phishing simulations to see how your team would respond

Phishing remains one of the most common and effective social engineering techniques used by attackers to steal credentials and compromise systems. Cythera’s consultants conduct controlled phishing simulations to safely test how your staff respond to real-world threats.

We track outcomes across your workforce and deliver a clear report to management, helping you identify risk areas and improve staff awareness.
Regular testing is recommended - combining education, simulation and feedback to build long-term behavioural change.

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Service detail

Test your organisation's responsiveness to Social Engineering attacks.

Our approach examines how your employees react to simulated social engineering threats like phishing emails, vishing calls, and real-world encounters.

Our exercises target staff by channel (email, phone, direct) to reveal both strengths and blind spots.

See who’s at risk of risky clicks or info spills

Your people are your security perimeter - we help you empower them.

Targeted end-user awareness training
Simulated phishing and phone attacks
Introduce staff to emerging scams like deepfakes and MFA fatigue

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Our delivery process

How is a Social Engineering engagement delivered

This engagement evaluates how well your staff and physical security measures respond to simulated threats and social engineering attempts.

Physical Security Control

We simulate a physical breach by taking control of your premises under controlled conditions to assess onsite security.

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

We perform open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations targeting your organisation and staff to identify potential exposures.

Social Engineering

These simulations target your staff with the aim of gaining access to corporate systems or credentials – such as email, phone numbers, or physical access points – to assess real-world vulnerabilities

Benefits

Why partner with you

Whether it’s testing staff or helping remediate, we’re at your side

Seasoned attack simulation specialists

Our team brings deep experience and uses a measured, documented approach

Trusted by many

We’ve guided small to enterprise businesses through human-focused testing

Meaningful reporting

Our findings link user actions to your business context, not just general statistics.

What comes next

Build a stronger defence for the future

We tailor each assessment to your compliance landscape and business goals.

Practical advice to address the most business-relevant risks first
Follow-up validation to make sure fixes work as intended
Forward-thinking recommendations for continued improvement

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Talk to an expert

Web Filter, CASB & DLP (Cloud Access Security Broker & Data Loss Prevention)

Monitor and manage how users interact with cloud, web, and AI platforms — including movement of sensitive data.

Web Application Penetration Testing

Uncover hidden flaws in your web apps — from session handling to access controls — through in-depth security reviews.

Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

What is social engineering in cybersecurity and how does it impact Australian businesses?

Social engineering in cybersecurity refers to the use of deception to manipulate employees into revealing confidential information or granting access to systems. For Australian businesses, social engineering can result in data breaches, financial loss, and reputational harm, especially when attackers use tactics like phishing emails or pretext phone calls targeting staff.

How can a phishing simulation help improve staff security awareness in Australian organisations?

A phishing simulation tests how employees respond to realistic fake emails designed to trick them into sharing sensitive data or clicking malicious links. By running regular phishing tests, Australian organisations can train staff to recognise and resist common cyber scams, greatly reducing the risk of falling victim to real-world attacks.

What are the most common types of social engineering attacks faced by companies in Australia?

The most common social engineering attacks in Australia include email phishing, spear phishing targeting executives, vishing (voice phishing - fraudulent phone calls), and business email compromise. Attackers may also use fake websites, SMS messages, or even in-person tactics to convince employees to hand over credentials or confidential information.