# Benevolent Phishing Programs The Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph Now Includes a Phishing Sim By Joey Haar | Published 2018-04-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-intelligent-security-graph References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/16/microsoft-launches-a-phishing-attack-simulator-and-other-security-tools/) & [microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/intelligence) No matter how effective [cybersecurity systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-solutions) get at keeping data safe, users themselves will always be a weak link in the chain, and new features in the [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slashnext) Intelligent Security Graph help enterprises to see just how weak those links are. The new tracking tool, which was announced ahead of the industry-leading RSA conference, lets organizations simulate a large-scale phishing attack on their employees, giving them data on how staffs respond to these increasingly common crimes. White hat [phishing simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackgate) aren't new, but they typically come at a price that makes them unrealistic for small and medium-sized businesses. The new phishing test under the Microsoft Intelligent Security Graph will be easy for any IT team to use, and it should be affordable enough to make it a practical analysis tool for businesses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Phishing Attack Simulations:** Opportunity for businesses to assess and improve their employees' ability to respond to phishing attacks using affordable and accessible simulations. - **User-focused Cybersecurity:** Potential to prioritize user education and awareness in cybersecurity strategies by identifying weak links and implementing targeted training programs. - **Data-driven Security:** Advancement in cybersecurity tools that provide organizations with actionable data on employee response to phishing attacks, allowing for more informed decision-making. ### Where This Applies - **Cybersecurity:** Opportunity for cybersecurity companies to offer affordable and user-friendly phishing simulation software to businesses of all sizes. - **Employee Training and Development:** Potential for training and development companies to develop tailored programs to educate employees on identifying and responding to phishing attacks effectively. - **Data Analytics:** Increasing demand for data analysis tools and services that help organizations gain insights into employee behavior and response patterns in the context of cybersecurity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Voice Phishing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vishing-simulation.md) - [AI Phishing Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimicai.md) - [Email Safety Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slashnext.md) - [Phishing Website Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akamai.md) - [Free Cybersecurity Educational Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-awareness.md) - [Gamified Cybersecurity Training Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-training-solution.md) - [AI Scam Strategies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netlib-encryptionizer.md) - [Healthcare-Focused Cybersecurity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbound-email-security.md) - [Cybersecurity AI Defense Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sleep.md)