A Human Firewall: Microsoft Attack Simulation Training

As a Microsoft Services Partner, we’ve worked with all kinds of organizations to improve their cybersecurity posture—and one of the most practical and impactful tools in Microsoft’s security suite is Attack Simulation Training. In a world where over 90% of cyberattacks begin with a phishing email, this solution directly addresses the weakest link in most organizations: your team members.

What is Microsoft Attack Simulation Training?

Microsoft Attack Simulation Training is a security awareness tool built into Microsoft Defender for Office 365. It allows organizations to run realistic, automated phishing simulations and social engineering attack scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. These simulations are designed to educate employees, test their responses, generate reporting data for administrators, and help users build the instincts needed to recognize and respond to real threats.

This isn’t your average “cybersecurity training” with static videos and hypothetical scenarios. Microsoft’s approach is intelligent, targeted, and adaptive.

How It Works

Attack Simulation Training works in three core phases:

1. Simulate: IT admins can choose from a library of realistic phishing and social engineering templates or customize scenarios to match real-world threats. They then get sent to your team members to see how they respond. For the most accurate reporting data, bring in a third party like Regroove to run the simulation for every single user at your organization. These simulations can be targeted to specific departments, roles, or user risk levels.
2. Educate: When users fall for a simulation, they’re instantly directed to training content tailored to the specific threat they encountered. These sessions are interactive and quick, ranging from 3 to 7 minutes. This on-the-spot learning helps reinforce good habits in the context where it matters most.
3. Measure & Improve: The platform provides detailed reporting and analytics that highlight vulnerabilities at both the user and organizational level. Admins can track who is clicking, who is learning, and how the risk profile evolves over time. When you partner with Regroove, we use this data to develop specific and achievable plans to bolster your organization’s defences exactly where you need it.

What It Does for You

1. Proactive Risk Management
Rather than waiting for a breach to expose weak links, Attack Simulation Training helps identify and address user vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.

2. Data-Driven Insights
Organizations gain access to dashboards and detailed reports that break down simulation performance, training completion rates, and user risk trends—enabling security teams to take targeted action.

3. Adaptive Learning
Training adapts to each user’s behavior. High-risk users receive more frequent simulations and more focused learning paths, ensuring the biggest gaps are addressed first.

4. Compliance and Culture Building
Beyond reducing risk, ongoing training fosters a culture of security awareness. This helps with compliance initiatives, can support cybersecurity insurance applications, and improves overall organizational resilience.

5. Seamless Integration
As part of Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Attack Simulation Training integrates directly with your existing Microsoft 365 environment—making deployment, management, and reporting straightforward for IT teams.

Why It Matters

Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and software—it’s about people. No matter how secure your infrastructure is, one click on a phishing link can open the door to a serious breach. Microsoft Attack Simulation Training transforms your employees from potential risks into informed defenders.

We’re here to help you get started—from setting up licensing to configuring simulations to developing action plans. Fill out the form below and we’ll reach out to get you started.