Why cybersecurity exams matter in today’s landscape

Modern cyber threats target people through AI driven manipulation, urgency and psychological pressure. Organizations need proof that their teams understand these risks and can respond effectively. Certification helps demonstrate readiness, support compliance and ensure that secure behavior becomes a reliable habit.

Phantom’sLab transforms examination into an engaging experience. After completing Phantom’s Game, participants take a cybersecurity exam that measures their understanding of real world attacks, human behavior and secure decision making. Successful participants receive a certificate aligned with NIS2 and ISO 27001 expectations.

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The power of entertainment:

90% of cyberattacks

Begin with human behavior. Certification shows how well employees apply the secure behavior developed through our platform, proving they can respond effectively in real situations.

60% engagement increase

Story driven and interactive learning keeps people motivated, helping them apply key insights from our platform throughout their exam journey.

70% risk reduction

Certified employees act with clarity and confidence, supported by continuous e learning assessments and real life performance insights.

The numbers prove it. Gamified learning turns attention into action. Give your team cybersecurity training that is fun, engaging and built to create real, lasting behavior change.

Exams built around real situations, not theory

A cybersecurity exam should not measure memorization. It should measure how people act. Phantom’sLab focuses on practical understanding, recognition of manipulation and confident decision making under pressure.

  • Awareness: Phantom’s Game places participants in immersive attack scenarios that prepare them for real world testing.
  • Behavior change: E learning in entertainment style reinforces secure behavior and tracks progress over time.
  • Culture: Physical games and group challenges create shared learning moments and healthy competition.

What makes our approach unique?

Phantom’sLab turns examination into meaningful experience. Storytelling, microlearning and gamification help people understand pressure, risk and manipulation in a safe environment, resulting in stronger performance and more accurate assessment of real behavior.

Critical cybersecurity topics, fully covered

AI-powered attacks

Understand how AI driven phishing and impersonation challenge decision making.

CEO fraud and deepfakes

Learn to verify identity and handle urgency in realistic communication scenarios.

Advanced phishing

Recognize subtle red flags across email, chat and collaboration tools.

Psychology and manipulation

Identify emotional triggers and influence tactics used by attackers.

Resilience and response

Practice escalating concerns early and responding clearly under pressure.

Social engineering mastery

Build the pattern recognition needed to resist human centered attacks.

Built for assessment. Powered by our modular platform

Phantom’sLab provides more than a single exam. Certification is awarded based on exam scores and behavioral indicators, supporting compliance with NIS2 and ISO 27001. Our platform includes multiple assessment moments:

  • The official cybersecurity exam after Phantom’s Game.
  • Continuous testing within our e learning modules.
  • Benchmarking against peers across your organization.
  • Real time performance measurement in entertainment based physical games.

Personalized for companies, public sector and education

Every organization has different compliance needs, workflows and risk profiles. Phantom’sLab adapts exam tracks, reporting and testing frequency to your environment, ensuring assessment is relevant and supportive of your security goals.

What our clients say

“The game created the kind of lasting awareness that traditional training simply can’t match. Our team is now genuinely vigilant, not just compliant. What stood out most was the high level of engagement from every participant. The competitive element didn’t just make it more fun – it made it more effective.”

Visma Amili

Kevin Sheikh Workplace Experience & IT Specialist Continue reading

“The interactive approach and competitive element suddenly made cybersecurity very tangible and relevant for everyone. The game has transformed cybersecurity from an IT topic to an organization-wide responsibility. And that’s exactly what we needed.”

BAM Infra Netherlands

Christy Mohamedhoesein Cybersecurity and Machine Safety Specialist Continue reading

“At the Municipality of Meierijstad, we wanted cybersecurity to be both fun and meaningful, something that truly resonates with people. Phantom’s Game delivered exactly that. It turned abstract risks into engaging, relatable experiences that got everyone involved and talking. The balance of competition, humor, and genuine insight made the topic accessible and left a lasting impact across the entire organization.”

Municipality of Meierijstad

Kees van Rooij Cyber Mayor of the Netherlands Continue reading

“Phantom’s Game transformed our students from confident learners into genuinely aware security professionals who understand their own vulnerabilities. The game uniquely blends excitement and education. Our students didn’t just understand cyber threats — they experienced them.”

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Michael Drent Cybersecurity Coordinator and Lecturer Continue reading

“At Fransen Gerrits, we believe it’s important that our people know how to deal with digital risks, especially since our insurer also emphasizes this. Joris convinced me that Phantam’s Game is not a standard awareness training, but rather something that truly sticks. And I haven’t regretted it for a second. Fun and educational. A must for any organization that wants more than just a dry presentation about cybersecurity.”

Fransen Gerrits

Huub Fransen Owner Continue reading

“At Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, we wanted to kick off the academic year with something that would truly grab attention and set the tone. Phantom’s Game did exactly that, turning cybersecurity from abstract theory into an engaging, hands-on experience. It was interactive, surprising, and sparked valuable discussions among students. A powerful and memorable way to build awareness from day one.”

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Ruben Julen Lecturer-Researcher in Digital Business Continue reading

“At Snowminds, we wanted to boost cybersecurity awareness within our young, international team, without it feeling like another dull training. Phantom’s Game hit the mark perfectly. Competitive, fast-paced, and full of surprises, it kept everyone engaged from start to finish. It made digital risks feel real, sparked great conversations, and turned learning about cybersecurity into a fun and truly memorable experience.”

Snowminds

Yuri Bartels Owner Continue reading

“At the University of Antwerp, we wanted students to go beyond theory and feel what cyber risk really means. Phantom’s Game offers exactly that – an immersive, realistic experience that sparks reflection, curiosity, and genuine awareness. It encourages students to think critically about their own digital behavior and vulnerabilities. It turns learning about cybersecurity into something truly memorable.”

University of Antwerp

Tim Apers Coordinator & Teaching Assistant Continue reading

“At the Municipality of Hardenberg, we wanted our colleagues to really feel what a cyberattack looks like – not just hear about it. Phantom’s Game turned out to be the perfect way to do that. Realistic, engaging, and full of surprises, it made cybersecurity tangible and sparked great conversations across departments. Fun, eye-opening, and definitely worth repeating.”

Municipality of Hardenberg

Joanne Hoogeveen Privacy Officer/Security Officer Continue reading

“At Biemans Accountants, we face digital threats like phishing and malware every day, so we needed a solution that would truly make an impact. Phantom´s Game proved to be the perfect mix of fun and realism — not just another dry training, but an engaging experience that made everyone think. It sparked meaningful discussions and built lasting awareness across our entire team.”

Biemans Accountants

Desirée van der Wielen Secretarial Employee Continue reading

“Phantom’s Game normalized cybersecurity conversations across our organization. Our team now actively protects our clients’ sensitive data through collective vigilance. The game started conversations we normally wouldn’t have, and that’s exactly where true awareness begins.”

Janssen & Janssen

Sharon Tulp Inside sales representative Continue reading

“Phantom’s Game delivered exactly what we hoped for: a stronger team, increased awareness, and lasting behavioral change. The perfect investment in both culture and security. In our view, it’s a great way to highlight the risks of cybercrime through the right balance of fun and information. Highly recommended!”

PortXchange Products B.V.

Marian Maartense HR Manager Continue reading

“Phantom’s Game showed us how quickly a simple mistake can lead to serious consequences. That realization has made our team much more proactive about security. The game reinvigorated our approach to cybersecurity training. Our team is now actively engaged, sharing knowledge, and applying security awareness in everything they do.”

Synaxion B.V.

Andre Kuijt Manager R&D Continue reading

FAQ

The exam measures practical understanding of threats, behavior under pressure and real world decision making. Combined with e learning, benchmarking and certification aligned with NIS2 and ISO 27001, it provides a complete view of your team’s readiness and cultural maturity.

Research shows gamified training increases engagement by 60% and productivity by 43%. When you add storytelling, knowledge retention skyrockets. People remember stories and experiences, not bullet points. Our game-based approach means employees don’t just complete training. They actually learn, remember, and apply what they’ve experienced.

We’re not from the cybersecurity industry. We come from entertainment. Our roots are in escape rooms, VR experiences, and serious gaming. We’ve created over 100 games for more than 1 million players. We know how to captivate people. Traditional e-learning asks, “How do we make this compliant?” We ask, “How do we make this unforgettable?” That’s the difference. Curious? Just request a demo. You will feel the difference instantly.

Absolutely. In fact, that’s exactly who needs it most. Hackers don’t target your IT department. They target your HR manager, your finance team, your receptionist. Anyone who uses email or handles data. Our solutions are designed for everyone, regardless of technical background. We make complex threats understandable and relatable. No jargon. Just real scenarios people face every day.

Faster than you think. Our game is ready to deploy, and we can customize it to your organization within weeks. You’ll receive game tickets, personalized videos, and even popcorn buckets for your team. The experience starts before the training begins. From first contact to full implementation, we handle everything. You focus on your business. We’ll make your people cyber-ready.

Meet the team redefining cybersecurity training

Phantom’sLab is an award winning CyberLab with roots in storytelling, behavioral science and game design. With over one hundred game based experiences and more than one million users, we know how to turn attention into meaningful action.

“Exams should measure real behavior, not memorized rules. That is where true security begins.”

Joris van den Bergh, Founder & Game Architect

Joris van den Bergh - Cybersecurity Awareness | Phantom'sLab

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