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Practical guides for running phishing simulations, tool comparisons, and security awareness best practices — written for infosec teams, not vendors.
GoPhish Tutorial 2026: Install, Configure & Launch in 30 Minutes
The only GoPhish setup guide you need for 2026. Download the latest release (v0.12.1), fix the 5 most common install errors, configure SMTP and DKIM, and launch your first phishing simulation — or skip the server work entirely with a free GoPhish alternative.
Corporate Phishing Exercise: A Complete Planning Guide for Security Teams (2026)
How to plan, authorise, run, and report on a corporate phishing exercise — from getting legal sign-off to presenting department click rates to leadership. Covers domain setup, template selection, IP whitelisting, and reading results.
10 Phishing Email Templates for Security Awareness Training (Copy-Paste HTML, 2026)
Ten ready-to-use phishing email templates for security awareness training — Microsoft 365, Google, payroll, IT helpdesk, Slack, DocuSign, and more. Each includes complete HTML you can paste into your simulation tool and an explanation of the psychological trigger it uses.
Why Phishing Test Emails Go to Spam — And How to Fix It (SMTP & Deliverability Guide)
If your phishing simulation emails land in spam, you're measuring your spam filter — not your employees. Here's how SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and sending IP reputation actually work, and exactly how to get every phishing test email to the inbox.
Microsoft 365 Phishing Simulation: How to Test Your Team Without an E5 License
Microsoft's built-in Attack Simulator requires an M365 E5 or E5 Security licence. Here's how to run the same Microsoft-themed phishing test on any M365 plan using PhishSpark — with SPF/DKIM setup, Defender whitelisting, and step-by-step campaign setup.
How Phishing Attacks Work: A Step-by-Step Breakdown (With Real Examples)
How a phishing attack actually works — the attacker's $50 setup, the three psychological triggers baked into every phishing email, how credentials are stolen silently, and why the average organisation doesn't detect it for 197 days. With real email examples.
Best Free Phishing Simulation Tools in 2026 (Tested and Compared)
GoPhish is free but needs a server. PhishSpark has a free cloud tier. There are five legitimate free options — here's what each one actually requires to run, so you can pick the right one for your team size and technical level.
Phishing Simulation for Small Businesses: A Complete Guide (No IT Team Required)
Small businesses are the most targeted by phishing attacks and the least likely to be running simulations. Here's how a company with 50–500 employees can test and train their team on a realistic budget — without a dedicated security team.
Phishing Simulation for Indian Companies: A Complete Guide
India saw a 200% increase in phishing attacks targeting corporate employees in 2025. Here's how Indian infosec teams can run effective simulations on a realistic budget.
How to Run a Phishing Simulation: A Step-by-Step Guide for IT Teams
Complete step-by-step guide: written authorisation, domain setup (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), template selection, IP whitelisting for Zscaler/Proofpoint/Mimecast, CSV target upload, and reading click vs. credential-submission results. No prior experience required.
Best KnowBe4 Alternatives in 2026: Top Phishing Simulation Platforms Compared
KnowBe4 charges $15–30 per seat per year — up to $6,000 annually for a 200-person team. These 7 alternatives deliver the same phishing simulations and security awareness training at a fraction of the cost, including free options.
GoPhish vs PhishSpark: Which Phishing Simulation Tool Is Right for You?
GoPhish is great open-source software — but it requires a VPS, DNS setup, SMTP configuration, and hours of DevOps work before you send a single email. Here's a honest comparison of both tools.
What Is Phishing Simulation? A Complete Guide for Security Teams
Phishing simulation is a controlled security exercise where you send fake phishing emails to your own employees to measure how many click, and then train those who did. Here's everything you need to know.