Why Cybersecurity Training and Phishing Testing Matter and How Huntress and Maple Make Them Work
12 January 2026
In today’s threat landscape the human element remains one of the biggest risk points for organisations. Most successful breaches start with a phishing email or social-engineering message. Technical controls are essential, but they can only do so much. To really reduce risk, teams need practical training and regular phishing testing that reflects the threats they actually face.
That’s where security awareness training comes in. It isn’t about ticking a compliance box once a year. Done properly, it helps people feel confident spotting suspicious activity and knowing what to do next. Huntress’ Managed Security Awareness Training (SAT) focuses on exactly that, combining engaging content with realistic phishing simulations to build genuine resilience across the organisation.
What Makes Huntress’ Training Different?
Huntress SAT is designed to be effective without being heavy-handed. It blends strong educational content with ongoing testing and clear reporting, all informed by real-world threat intelligence.
- Threat-led training content
Lessons and simulations are based on techniques attackers are using right now, rather than generic or outdated examples. - Managed and low-maintenance
Training campaigns, reminders and content updates are handled for you, reducing the admin burden on internal IT or security teams. - Built-in phishing defence coaching
When someone clicks on a simulated phishing email, they receive immediate guidance explaining what they missed and how to spot similar attempts next time. - Monthly reporting that supports, not polices
Reportings provide a clear view of training completion and phishing trends across the organisation. The focus is on progress and awareness levels, not naming and shaming individuals. This helps organisations understand where extra support is needed without creating a “big brother” culture.
Phishing Testing: Practice Without Pressure
Training only works if it’s reinforced. Huntress’ phishing simulations run regularly and safely, giving staff realistic practice in identifying suspicious emails. Over time, these tests build confidence and muscle memory, so when a real threat arrives, people are far more likely to pause, question it, and report it.
Because the testing is continuous, trends become visible. Are certain departments struggling? Are results improving month over month? These insights are far more valuable than a one-off annual exercise.
How Maple Helps Turn Insight Into Action
At Maple, we help organisations embed Huntress training and phishing testing into a wider cybersecurity strategy that actually works day to day.
We support clients by:
- Tailoring phishing campaigns
We design phishing tests that reflect your sector, common attack methods, and real operational risks, so training always feels relevant rather than repetitive. - Providing clear, human-focused monthly reporting
Our reporting shows completion rates, click trends and overall improvement in a way that’s easy to understand and share with leadership. It helps keep track of engagement while reinforcing a supportive learning culture, not a surveillance one. - Connecting training to wider security improvements
Results from phishing tests feed into broader conversations around policies, incident response and security controls, turning small mistakes into meaningful improvements.
Alongside awareness training, Maple also supports managed detection and response, endpoint security, and compliance frameworks. This means your people, processes and technology all work together, rather than in silos.
Cyber attacks are increasingly designed to exploit human behaviour. Without regular, relevant training and testing, even well-protected organisations remain vulnerable. Huntress delivers modern, engaging security awareness training backed by real threat data. Maple helps make it practical, measurable and supportive.
Together, they enable organisations to track progress, improve behaviour over time, and build a stronger security culture without creating fear or friction.
