ISC2 CISSP Practice Question

Simulated phishing campaigns provide measurable data about how employees respond to actual security threats in real-world scenarios. This method directly tests whether employees are applying their security training knowledge in practice, rather than just completing required training modules. By tracking metrics like click rates, reporting rates, and credential submission rates across different departments and over time, the CISO can identify specific weaknesses in the current training approach and determine which employee groups may need additional or modified training.

While training completion rates (option B) show participation, they don't measure knowledge retention or behavioral change. Quarterly security quizzes (option C) test knowledge but not actual behavior in realistic scenarios. Annual satisfaction surveys (option D) only measure employee perceptions of the training, not its effectiveness in changing security behaviors.