Craig Taylor, co-founder of CyberHoot, shares how he trained 14,000 employees to stop phishing attacks—without boring lectures. Discover his gamified, psychology-driven approach that turns cybersecurity into a winning habit. ________________________________________ Who this podcast is for: Startup founders, solopreneurs, scaling business owners, and IT decision-makers. What they’ll gain: Actionable cybersecurity insights, proven phishing prevention strategies, and methods to create a security-conscious workplace culture.
The problem Craig solves:
Most phishing training fails because it’s repetitive, fear-based, and forgettable.
It started with a question: What if cybersecurity training could be as engaging as your favorite game? Craig Taylor, co-founder of CyberHoot and veteran in the cybersecurity field, set out to find the answer.
Over the years, he noticed a troubling pattern—traditional phishing simulations and “gotcha” tactics often left employees anxious or disengaged, without improving real-world vigilance. The result? Wasted time, wasted money, and a false sense of security.
Craig flipped the script. His team at CyberHoot developed an approach rooted in psychology and positive reinforcement. The idea was simple: build confidence, not fear. By gamifying learning, delivering bite-sized lessons, and celebrating wins, they turned cybersecurity training from a dreaded chore into a habit employees wanted to practice.
The results speak volumes—14,000 employees trained, phishing incidents dramatically reduced, and a workforce empowered to protect themselves and their organizations.
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Call to action:
If you care about protecting your business from cyber threats—and want training your team actually remembers—this episode is your starting point.
Watch the video, comment with your biggest takeaway, and connect with Craig to start building a security-first culture today.