# Workflows: Anti-Phishing Training Program ## Workflow 1: Annual Program Lifecycle ``` Q1: Baseline & Planning +-- Run baseline phishing simulation +-- Assess current awareness maturity level +-- Define annual targets and KPIs +-- Select/renew training platform +-- Design curriculum by role and department | Q2: Foundation Training +-- Deploy core phishing awareness modules +-- Run monthly simulations (easy difficulty) +-- Launch phishing report button +-- Begin tracking metrics | Q3: Advanced Training +-- Role-specific training (finance, IT, executives) +-- Increase simulation difficulty +-- Recognize security champions +-- Mid-year metrics review | Q4: Assessment & Optimization +-- Run year-end assessment simulation +-- Compare against baseline +-- Generate annual report +-- Identify gaps for next year +-- Present ROI to leadership ``` ## Workflow 2: Just-in-Time Training Flow ``` User interacts with simulated phishing email | v [Did user click the link?] | +-- NO (ignored or reported) --> Positive outcome tracked | | | +-- [Did user report it?] | +-- YES --> Send congratulations, award points | +-- NO --> No action (not a failure) | +-- YES (clicked link) | v [Landing page shows "This was a test"] | v [Immediate micro-training module (2-3 min)] +-- What red flags were present +-- How to identify similar emails +-- How to report suspicious emails | v [Auto-enroll in refresher course within 7 days] | v [Manager receives aggregate report (not individual names)] | v [User included in next simulation cycle] ``` ## Workflow 3: Repeat Offender Escalation ``` User fails first simulation | +-- Standard just-in-time training +-- Auto-enrolled in awareness module | User fails second simulation (within 6 months) | +-- Enhanced training assignment +-- One-on-one coaching session offered +-- Manager notification (private) | User fails third simulation | +-- Mandatory extended training +-- Access restrictions considered (additional MFA, restricted permissions) +-- HR involvement per policy +-- Monthly targeted simulations | User passes subsequent simulation | +-- Return to normal simulation schedule +-- Positive reinforcement ``` ## Workflow 4: Metrics-Driven Optimization ``` Monthly Data Collection | +-- Simulation results (click, submit, report rates) +-- Training completion rates +-- User-reported real phishing volume +-- Help desk phishing tickets | v [Analyze by dimensions] +-- Department breakdown +-- Role/seniority breakdown +-- Location breakdown +-- Trend over time | v [Identify patterns] +-- Which departments are improving? +-- Which scenarios are most effective? +-- Are repeat offenders decreasing? +-- Is report rate increasing? | v [Adjust program] +-- Increase difficulty for high-performing groups +-- More training for struggling departments +-- New scenario types for common gaps +-- Update content for new threat trends ```