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Staff Phishing Vulnerability Index

Determine the firm's exposure to social engineering attacks during the chaotic peak periods of March and April.

Interactive Model

10 200
0 50
Compromised Credentials per Campaign

Model Assumptions: Assumes a sophisticated, tax-themed phishing campaign (e.g., 'Urgent: IRS Notice for Client X') bypassing standard spam filters.

Common Mistakes

Relying on an annual, one-hour PowerPoint presentation on cybersecurity and assuming the staff is prepared for sophisticated spear-phishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an acceptable click rate?

Industry average for accounting firms before training is 15-20%. A mature, continuously trained firm should aim for under 3%.

How do we mitigate this?

Continuous, automated phishing simulations and immediate, mandatory micro-training for staff who fail the simulations.