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Email Security and Awareness Training That Reduces Human Risk

Phishing Protection  | User Awareness  |
 Measurable Risk Reduction Outcomes 

Email remains one of the most common entry points for cyberattacks. Phishing, credential theft, and social engineering continue to bypass technical controls and target users directly. Many organizations deploy email security tools but still experience successful phishing attempts because users lack awareness or alerts are not acted on quickly. 

MAD Security’s Email Security and Awareness Training service helps organizations reduce human risk through managed email threat protection, simulated phishing campaigns, and targeted user training. The service is designed to improve detection, reinforce safe behavior, and provide reporting that supports security programs, compliance requirements, and cyber insurance expectations. 

Who We Serve

Who We Serve

Defense contractors, government contractors, regulated organizations, and public sector teams that need to reduce phishing risk and strengthen user awareness without overwhelming internal teams. 

The Email Threat Challenge 

Email remains the most common delivery method for cyberattacks. Phishing messages, malicious attachments, and credential harvesting campaigns continue to bypass technical controls and rely on human behavior to succeed. Even a single click can lead to compromised credentials, ransomware deployment, or unauthorized access. 

Many organizations struggle with challenges such as:

           Phishing emails that appear legitimate and evade filtering

          Users who are unsure how to identify suspicious messages 

           Alert fatigue caused by high volumes of email security alerts

           Limited visibility into who is clicking, reporting, or ignoring threats 

           Inconsistent or outdated security awareness training 

          Lack of metrics to measure user risk and improvement over time

           Reporting gaps that affect compliance and cyber insurance reviews

The Email Threat Challenge 


Email security tools alone cannot eliminate human risk. Without ongoing training, testing, and clear reporting, organizations remain vulnerable to the same types of attacks month after month. 

MAD Security addresses these challenges by combining managed email threat protection with structured awareness training and measurable outcomes. Our approach helps organizations reduce phishing success rates, improve user behavior, and gain visibility into where real risk exists. 

Why MAD Security for Email Security and Awareness Training 

Reducing email-based risk requires more than filtering messages alone. It requires visibility into user behavior, consistent reinforcement, and clear reporting that shows whether risk is improving over time. Many organizations struggle to connect email security tools with meaningful training and measurable results. MAD Security delivers email security and awareness as an integrated service that reduces human risk without adding operational burden. 

Our approach combines managed email threat protection with ongoing user training and reporting. This allows organizations to strengthen defenses, improve awareness, and demonstrate progress to leadership and stakeholders. 

           Managed email threat protection to reduce malicious messages reaching users 

           Ongoing phishing simulations that test real-world user behavior  

          Targeted training that reinforces safe email practices 

          Clear metrics that show click rates, reporting rates, and improvement over time 

          Analyst review to help identify trends and high-risk users or groups 

          Reporting that supports compliance, cyber insurance, and leadership review

         Integration with broader SOC and security operations workflows

          A Shared Responsibility Matrix that clarifies roles and expectations

MAD Security helps organizations move from reactive responses to phishing incidents toward a structured program that measurably reduces email-based risk.  

Why MAD Security for Email Security and Awareness Training

What Email Security and Awareness Training Includes 

MAD Security’s Email Security and Awareness Training service combines managed protection, realistic testing, and targeted education to reduce human risk. The focus is on changing behavior, improving detection, and providing clear metrics that demonstrate progress over time. 

Managed Email Threat Protection  

Managed Email Threat Protection  

We help reduce the volume of malicious emails that reach users.

Ongoing management of email threat protection controls 
Reduction of phishing, malware, and credential harvesting attempts 
Visibility into email-based threats targeting your organization

Phishing Simulation Campaigns   

Phishing Simulation Campaigns   

Realistic testing helps identify risk and reinforce awareness.

         Regular phishing simulations that reflect real-world attack techniques  
          Campaigns tailored to user roles and risk levels   
          Insight into who clicks, who reports, and where gaps exist  

Targeted Security Awareness Training   

Targeted Security Awareness Training   

Training is most effective when it is relevant and timely.

         Role-based training aligned with common phishing scenarios    
         Reinforcement for users who need additional support    
          
Content designed to improve recognition and reporting of threats 

User Behavior Metrics and Reporting

User Behavior Metrics and Reporting

Measurable results are critical to reducing risk.

         Clear metrics showing click rates, reporting rates, and improvement trends     
         Reporting suitable for leadership, compliance, and insurance reviews 
          
Visibility into high-risk users or groups   
 

Analyst Oversight and Program Management    

Analyst Oversight and Program Management    

Email security and awareness programs require ongoing oversight.

         Analyst review of campaign results and user behavior trends       
         Recommendations to adjust training and simulations over time 
          
Integration with broader security operations when incidents occur   

Integration With SOC and Security Operations     

Integration With SOC and Security Operations     

Email threats often connect to larger incidents.

         Escalation of confirmed threats to SOC workflows       
         Correlation with endpoint and network activity when needed 
          
A unified view of email-related risk across your environment   
 

Email Security and Awareness Training by Industry Use Case  

Email-based attacks target every industry, but the impact and risk of tolerance vary widely.

MAD Security’s Email Security and Awareness Training service adapts to your operational environment and compliance requirements while delivering consistent protection, testing, and measurable improvement. 

Defense Industrial Base

Defense Industrial Base

Improve your SPRS score, meet DFARS 7012/7019/7020 obligations, and prepare for CMMC Level 2 with confidence.

Maritime Cybersecurity

Maritime Cybersecurity

Monitor OT/IT environments, address MTSA and IMO mandates, and detect threats targeting ports and vessels.

Federal Public Sector

Federal Public Sector

Federal programs require continuous monitoring, documented controls, and support for Authority to Operate environments.

State and Local Government

State and Local Government

Public sector organizations face increasing ransomware and phishing threats with limited internal resources.

Proven Results in Email Security and Awareness Training  

Organizations rely on email security and awareness programs to reduce phishing risk, improve user behavior, and prevent small mistakes from becoming major incidents. MAD Security has helped clients across regulated industries strengthen user awareness, reduce successful phishing attempts, and gain clear visibility into human risk.

Examples of outcomes we deliver:

          Reduced phishing click rates through ongoing simulations and targeted training   

         Increased user reporting of suspicious emails before damage occurs     

         Improved awareness across staff, administrators, and leadership 

         Clear metrics that demonstrate risk reduction over time 

         Reporting that supports assessments, cyber insurance, and leadership oversight 

By combining managed email protection with realistic testing and training, MAD Security helps organizations move from reactive cleanup to proactive risk reduction. 

“MAD Security turned email security from a constant risk into a managed program we can trust. We reduced phishing exposure, improved user behavior, and gained visibility without pulling time or resources away from our core mission."

— Chief Technology Office

Reduce Email-Based Risk

Reduce Email-Based Risk   

Email remains one of the most effective attack paths for credential theft and ransomware. MAD Security’s Email Security and Awareness Training service helps organizations reduce human risk, improve detection, and gain clear visibility into user behavior without adding operational burden. 

Let’s review your current email security controls, phishing risk, and training approach, then build a managed program that delivers measurable risk reduction and confidence across your organization.