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Phishing simulation, security awareness, and compliance - practical guides for MSPs and IT teams.

August 11, 2026

The Best Proofpoint Security Awareness Alternative for MSPs (2026)

Proofpoint's security awareness training is built for large enterprises — heavy, expensive, and awkward to run across a book of clients. Here's what MSPs should look for in an alternative, and where a lighter multi-tenant tool wins.

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August 11, 2026

Phishing Simulation Click-Rate Benchmarks (2026) — What's Good, What's Not

What's a normal phishing simulation click rate in 2026? Here are realistic benchmark ranges, why a first-run rate above 25% is common, what "good" looks like after training, and how to read the number without fooling yourself.

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August 11, 2026

Phishing Simulation for HIPAA Compliance — What Healthcare MSPs Need in 2026

HIPAA doesn't name "phishing simulation" by law, but the Security Rule's training and risk-analysis requirements make it the practical standard — and auditors, cyber insurers, and clients now expect the evidence. Here's what to run and what to document.

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July 22, 2026

KnowBe4 Alternative for Small Teams and MSPs: An Honest Comparison

KnowBe4 is built for the enterprise. If you're a small team or MSP that just needs simulations, training, and reportable results, here's an honest look at a leaner, lower-cost alternative.

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July 22, 2026

Does Your Cyber Insurance Require Phishing Simulations? (2026 Requirements)

In 2026, carriers expect documented phishing simulations and training logs at renewal. Here's what underwriters now require — and how to build the evidence pack before your policy comes up.

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July 22, 2026

How to Allowlist Phishing Simulations in Microsoft 365 (Advanced Delivery)

Step-by-step guide to configuring Microsoft 365 Advanced Delivery so third-party phishing simulations reach the inbox instead of Junk — without weakening real threat protection.

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