Phishing is one of the fastest-growing cyber threats to small and medium businesses — but Craig Taylor, co-founder of CyberHoot, has proven there’s a better way to protect your team. His approach? Gamify training so employees learn faster, remember longer, and feel empowered to act.
Bernie Franzgrote | WBN News – Global | August 19, 2025
Craig Taylor of CyberHoot reveals how gamified learning and positive reinforcement trained over 14,000 employees to stop phishing attacks — a must-read for entrepreneurs, SMB owners, and business leaders.
Phishing is one of the fastest-growing cyber threats to small and medium businesses — but Craig Taylor, co-founder of CyberHoot, has proven there’s a better way to protect your team. His approach? Gamify training so employees learn faster, remember longer, and feel empowered to act.
Most phishing training is fear-based and repetitive. Employees dread the sessions and quickly forget the lessons. This leads to a false sense of security while leaving the real risk untouched.
Craig saw it happen again and again — so he decided to flip the script.
At CyberHoot, Craig created a model built on:
The results speak for themselves: 14,000+ employees trained, phishing incidents down, and teams actively participating in their own protection.
🎙 Hear the full story in I Trained 14,000 Employees to Avoid Phishing – AMAZING Results!
Cybersecurity isn’t just about software — it’s about people. When employees feel confident and engaged, they become your best defense against digital threats. Craig Taylor’s gamified approach proves that protecting your business can be effective, memorable, and even fun.
Bernie Franzgrote – Contributor
Editor: Karalee Greer
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