Identifying and Protecting Your “Very Attacked People”

Stuttgart, Germany - September 24, 2025

How to detect high-risk employees and shield them from targeted cyberattacks

Not all employees are equally exposed to cyber threats. Executives, finance staff, administrators, and IT personnel often face disproportionately high volumes of phishing, spear phishing, and social engineering attempts. These “Very Attacked People” represent critical points of failure: if compromised, attackers gain access to sensitive systems, financial transactions, or executive decision-making.

AWM AwareX enables organizations to identify these individuals by analyzing simulation data, email flow patterns, and incident reports. Dashboards highlight who is most frequently targeted, who falls for attacks most often, and where corrective measures are needed. This transparency transforms anecdotal assumptions into data-driven risk profiles.

CypSec extends these insights into enterprise risk management. Identified “Very Attacked People” receive stricter access governance, adaptive authentication, and continuous monitoring. CypSec's policy-as-code module ensures that when risk levels increase, access privileges are dynamically restricted until the threat is resolved.

Training is also tailored for these high-risk individuals. AWM AwareX delivers adaptive phishing simulations and targeted awareness modules that reflect the advanced tactics attackers use against executives and privileged users. Instead of generic awareness sessions, these employees receive focused content that prepares them for realistic threats.

"Some employees are targeted relentlessly. Protecting them protects the entire organization," said Frederick Roth, Chief Information Security Officer at CypSec.

Protecting Very Attacked People requires a layered approach. Technology reduces exposure by filtering malicious emails and enforcing strict access controls. Training builds resilience by making individuals more vigilant and less prone to manipulation. Governance ties both elements together, ensuring risk is monitored and mitigated continuously.

This approach is especially valuable in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government, where targeted phishing campaigns can have catastrophic consequences. Integrating AWM AwareX's analytics with CypSec's governance helps organizations reduce the likelihood that attackers can exploit their most targeted staff.

Importantly, identifying Very Attacked People is not to be mistaken with blaming employees. It is only about recognizing patterns of risk and deploying protective resources where they matter most. This proactive stance strengthens security culture and makes employees feel supported rather than singled out.

Through their partnership, AWM AwareX and CypSec deliver a model where organizations can see exactly who is most at risk, strengthen defenses accordingly, and ensure that attackers face greater resistance at the very points they most want to exploit.

About AWM AwareX: AWM AwareX provides a security awareness platform with phishing simulations, training modules, and analytics to build resilient security cultures. Its solutions highlight high-risk individuals and adapt training to their needs. For more information, visit awm-awarex.de.

About CypSec: CypSec delivers enterprise risk management, access governance, and active defense solutions. Together with AWM AwareX, it helps organizations detect and protect their most frequently targeted employees. For more information, visit cypsec.de.

Media Contact: Daria Fediay, Chief Executive Officer at CypSec - daria.fediay@cypsec.de.