Case Study/ CyberSecurity
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harmless and risk-free simulation of threats
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faster detection of security vulnerabilities
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for instant report on overall cybersecurity posture
Despite extensive cybersecurity awareness training, a leading global services organization remained unsure whether their employees could recognize and avoid sophisticated phishing and ransomware attempts.
Vidyatech introduced the DrillMagiq™ Ransomware Simulator, a powerful tool designed to mimic a real ransomware attack scenario.
The simulator identified gaps in the organization's existing protection systems and provided feedback and reports in mere minutes, optimizing the organization’s cybersecurity strategy.
Ransomware attacks are one of the most prevalent threats to organizations worldwide, jeopardizing sensitive data by encrypting it until a ransom is paid. Our client, a prominent global services organization, had invested heavily in cybersecurity awareness training but feared that their workforce may still be vulnerable to phishing schemes and ransomware attempts. Their main concern was ensuring that their employees understood the risks and were vigilant enough to avoid becoming victims of such attacks. They needed an innovative way to test the real-world effectiveness of their training programs and ensure their workforce was adequately prepared.
To address this concern, Vidyatech developed and deployed DrillMagiq™, a ransomware simulation tool that emulates real-world attack scenarios. The tool was designed to mimic common phishing tactics by sending out harmless emails, disguised as sales campaign messages with attached “free coupons”. When employees clicked the attachments, their screens displayed a ransomware message, freezing their systems. The simulation lasted for 15 seconds, after which the system returned to normal and informed the employees of the simulated nature of the attack. This helped the employees understand the real-world consequences of a ransomware attack, reinforce cybersecurity best practices and provided crucial insights to the HR and IT departments on who needed further training.
Real-Time Awareness: Employees experienced the consequences of ransomware attacks in a safe environment, making them more cautious in the future.
Enhanced Training Focus: By identifying vulnerable employees, the HR department could offer targeted retraining, increasing overall cybersecurity awareness.
Rapid, Actionable Insights: The automatic report generation feature quickly provided a clear view of which employees fell for the simulation, allowing immediate corrective actions.
Improved Organizational Security: Each simulation reinforced the company's ability to defend against real ransomware attacks, significantly reducing risk.
