Security awareness that fits your tech reality

Firewalls don’t fail. People do. In the ICT sector, speed, complexity and growth create ideal conditions for human error. That’s why awareness should never be generic.

At Phantom’sLab, we design training that adapts to your people, your workflows and your vulnerabilities. From development to operations to customer success, we help embed cybersecurity awareness into the DNA of every tech team.

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The power of entertainment:

90% of cyberattacks

Start with social engineering. Hackers know your weakest link isn’t the code. It’s the developer, support agent or engineer behind the screen.

60% engagement increase

Gamified training outperforms static e-learning. When tech teams enjoy the process, they engage deeper and retain what matters most.

70% risk reduction

When ICT companies go beyond compliance and embed security thinking into daily work, risk drops and culture strengthens.

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.

From digital deception to real defense

Today’s attacks do not need malware. They use manipulation. Tech teams are often targeted with social engineering, deepfakes and advanced phishing. That is why our experiences feel personal, right down to fake emails featuring your actual CTO.

From awareness to culture

We guide teams from awareness to behavior and into culture. First by confronting them with real world cyber threats. Then by reinforcing key insights with smart, scalable learning. And finally by keeping awareness alive through continuous, creative engagement. The result is lasting behavior change that sticks.

Critical topics, fully covered for tech

AI-powered attacks

From AI generated phishing to voice cloning, tech teams learn to detect synthetic content fast, before trust becomes a vulnerability.

CEO fraud and deepfakes

We simulate deepfake video calls and urgent messages so developers, engineers and managers know when leadership is not who it seems.

Advanced phishing

Modern phishing blends into your workflows such as Slack, Jira and GitHub. We train ICT teams to recognize subtle signs and react instantly.

Psychology and manipulation

Hackers use urgency, trust and authority to exploit even the sharpest minds. We teach your team the patterns and how to break them.

Resilience and response

From devs to support, knowing how to respond matters. We build cultures where ICT professionals act fast, speak up and stay ahead.

Social engineering mastery

The biggest risk in ICT is people. We equip tech teams with the mindset and reflexes to detect manipulation in every form.

Built for ICT. Personalized for your tech teams

What sets us apart? Relevance. We do not deliver generic training with your logo on top. We craft cyber experiences that reflect your tech stack, your workflows and your people. From simulated deepfake messages featuring your own CTO to attack scenarios based on real world risks, everything feels familiar, and that is what makes it work.

Because when tech teams recognize themselves in the training, they lean in. And that is exactly what makes it stick.

What our clients say

“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

“Fun and educational. A must for any organization that wants more than just a dry presentation on cybersecurity. Phantom’s Game showed our team that being digitally alert isn’t about being paranoid, it’s about being smart. That awareness now lives in our organization.”

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

“The game made cybersecurity a living topic within our organization. Our team now actively protects each other, both at work and at home. Having these warnings sharply imprinted on your mind keeps you alert, which is exactly what you want.”

Biemans Accountants

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FAQ

We combine storytelling, gamification and behavioral science to create experiences that resonate with tech teams. Whether it is through immersive simulations, on demand learning or interactive challenges, we embed cybersecurity awareness into the daily workflows of developers, engineers and IT professionals.

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 minds behind smarter cybersecurity for ICT

We’re Phantom’sLab, gold medal winner of the Serious Play Awards 2025. With over 100 games and 1 million players, we know how to grab attention and keep it. Our roots are in entertainment, but today we help ICT companies turn awareness into action.

Our approach blends behavioral science, gamification and real security insight. The result? Learning experiences that stick and help tech teams build a security mindset from day one.

“In fast moving tech environments, awareness is not enough. People need to feel involved, alert and empowered. That only happens when training feels real. That is when cybersecurity becomes part of your culture.”

Joris van den Bergh, Founder & Game Architect

Joris van den Bergh - Cybersecurity Awareness | Phantom'sLab

Cybersecurity awareness that scales with your tech teams

2026 demands more than policies and playbooks. Build security habits with training built for engineers, tested in real life and designed to grow with your business.