October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
(and CyberHoot is where it’s at!)
In the digital world we now live, companies handle a trove of sensitive data — client briefs, creative assets, internal roadmaps, proprietary concepts, and sometimes even personal data (e.g. contact lists, login credentials, payment information, etc). This makes your organization a high-value target for cybercriminals.
As an ad agency, we also often integrate with external platforms, vendors, and creative tools. Ensuring that our team is security-conscious means fewer attack vectors through third parties or misused tools … and that’s where CyberHoot comes into play!
Why CyberHoot Is an Excellent Partner for Cybersecurity Awareness
After reviewing several options, partnering with CyberHoot stands out for several compelling reasons:
- Positive, educational first approach
Instead of a “gotcha” or punitive posture (only testing users and reprimanding those who fail), CyberHoot focuses on teaching in context. Their “HootPhish” module walks users through real phishing scenarios with feedback, reinforcing learning rather than punishing missteps. - Automation and “set-and-forget” capabilities
CyberHoot handles assignment scheduling, reminder escalations, and reporting, minimizing administrative overhead. Once configured, it largely runs itself. - Customizable and brandable
You can white-label the training (logos, email look and feel) to match your internal culture or client expectations. - Seamless integration
CyberHoot supports integration with identity systems (e.g. EntraID, Google Workspace), so new users can be onboarded automatically, and training can align with existing workflows. - Phishing simulation + embedded training
Their “AttackPhish” tool sends realistic phishing emails, then routes users who fall for them into tailored training to remediate gaps. This closes the feedback loop. - Dark web / exposure monitoring
The platform includes dark web monitoring, alerting you if employee credentials or data appear in exposed leaks — helping you act proactively. - Metrics, reporting, compliance readiness
You get visibility into completion rates, user performance, phishing susceptibilities, and trends over time — helpful for leadership, audits, or cyber insurance. - Scalable for agencies / MSPs
If you ever expand to advising or managing security programs for clients, CyberHoot supports multi-tenant, agency-style management (i.e. protect multiple client accounts) under one dashboard. - User-friendly, short-format training
Modules are bite-sized (often under five minutes), which respects the busy schedules of creative teams. - Proven results and customer trust
CyberHoot publishes case studies showing how organizations reduced phishing click rates, increased awareness, and saved administration time.
Want to learn more about CyberHoot?
Whether you’re an enterprise-level company or a boutique shot,
CyberHoot can configure a training and awareness plan for your organization.
Contact Chuck at CyberHoot, and tell him Jamon @ EdwardsSchoen sent you!
