Why employees need more than awareness

Cybercriminals no longer target systems first. They target people. Employees at every level encounter advanced phishing, deepfakes and psychological manipulation designed to influence behavior. Traditional training falls short because it teaches information instead of action. Employees need instinct, ownership and a clear understanding of how small decisions create big consequences.

Phantom’sLab transforms training into an engaging experience where employees learn safely, see the impact of their choices and understand how attackers operate. It turns cybersecurity into something people enjoy, remember and apply in their daily work.

Cybersecurity awareness, behavior change and culture | Phantom'sLab

The power of entertainment:

90% of cyberattacks

Start with human behavior. Employees who understand manipulation close the biggest gap in your defenses.

60% engagement increase

Story driven, gamified learning keeps employees curious, motivated and active throughout the training journey.

70% risk reduction

Organizations see measurable improvement when awareness grows into behavior and culture.

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

Training that builds workplace confidence

Employees feel more confident when cybersecurity finally makes sense. Through cinematic episodes, short challenges and microlearning, they see how threats behave and how to react with clarity. Each learning moment reinforces the habit to pause, verify and respond, turning training into instinctive behavior that sticks.

  • Awareness: The training begins with Phantom’s Game where employees step into the shoes of a hacker and hack their own company, preparing them to respond to real-world cyber threats.
  • Behavior change: Gamified modules reinforce key security habits and turn essential knowledge into automatic, instinctive actions.
  • Culture: Ongoing challenges and campaigns keep cybersecurity visible in daily work, strengthening long term behavioral habits across the organization.

What makes our training different?

This approach turns people into active defenders. They learn to pause, verify and respond under pressure, and when learning feels like entertainment, behavior becomes instinctive.

Critical cybersecurity training topics, fully covered

AI powered attacks

Teams learn to identify AI generated phishing and synthetic voices through realistic, relatable examples.

Deepfake driven CEO fraud

Employees understand how to verify identity and stay cautious when urgent messages appear from leadership.

Advanced phishing

They practice spotting subtle red flags and develop the habit to validate requests before acting.

Psychological manipulation

Teams discover how attackers use trust, authority and urgency to influence decisions, helping them stay alert.

Resilience and response

Employees learn how to escalate concerns early, communicate clearly and act confidently when something feels off.

Social engineering mastery

They build strong instinctive behavior by understanding common manipulation tactics and recognizing patterns instantly.

Tailored to every corner of your organization

Phantom’sLab personalizes each learning journey to your teams, roles and daily workflows. Familiar scenarios, organization specific storytelling and deepfake leadership messages create recognition and engagement.

When employees see themselves reflected in the experience, participation rises and behavior shifts. That is how training evolves from awareness to lasting security culture. That is the Phantom’sLab promise.

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

By combining immersive storytelling, gamified microlearning and ongoing culture building experiences. Employees first gain awareness through cinematic episodes, then reinforce habits through short challenges and finally strengthen culture through repeated engagement. This integrated approach turns learning into lasting behavior.

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 awareness

Phantom’sLab is an award winning CyberLab with roots in entertainment and more than one hundred game based experiences. With over one million players worldwide, we know how to capture attention and turn it into action. Our team blends storytelling, behavioral science and cybersecurity expertise to build experiences that employees remember.

“In cybersecurity, behavior is stronger than knowledge. When employees enjoy learning, real resilience begins.”

Joris van den Bergh, Founder & Game Architect

Joris van den Bergh - Cybersecurity Awareness | Phantom'sLab

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