Cybersecurity awareness business - BRIGHTN | Phantom'sLab

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  • Organization: BRIGHTN
  • Name: Roel Bijvelds
  • Role: CEO
  • Why: We wanted to understand cybersecurity threats practically instead of just receiving theoretical briefings. As a team, we needed to experience for ourselves how sophisticated modern attacks are and why even security-conscious organizations remain vulnerable to human error.
“Fun to play and it really creates awareness. You learn in an accessible way how cybercriminals operate. It’s interactive, engaging, and it sticks—exactly what you need to truly alert your team to the dangers that exist.”

Case summary

The challenge

Creating genuine cybersecurity awareness in the team of an organization that thinks it’s already doing well with security. It’s easy to think that training and preparation are enough against cyber threats. The challenge was showing that even expert, careful people can become victims of well-constructed attacks, especially social engineering. We needed an experience that would challenge our assumptions while providing practical insights into how attackers really operate.

The experience

The game fundamentally changed how we look at cybersecurity. It showed how much personal information is simply available online and how attackers use this. The realistic scenarios demonstrated that anyone can fall for it when you receive a cleverly timed message with a convincing request. It was truly eye-opening: being well-prepared and thinking you have everything under control isn’t always enough.

What really had impact was seeing how smartly attacks are constructed. Sometimes the social engineering is simply too good to recognize immediately, especially when you’re busy and something seems legitimate. The game showed that cybersecurity isn’t just about being careful yourself, but about understanding which tricks attackers use. Even the most cautious person has vulnerable moments. The fun, engaging format made these serious lessons accessible and easy to remember, without being preachy or fear-mongering.

The outcome

The game created lasting awareness about how cyber threats really work, especially social engineering and how much usable information is available online. The team now truly understands, not just theoretically, why cybersecurity needs more than just careful people. You need layered defense and commitment from the entire organization. The experience confirmed: protecting the organization means acknowledging that people are vulnerable. You must build systems that account for the fact that sophisticated, cleverly timed attacks can mislead even security-conscious professionals.

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“Phantom’s Game showed us that cybersecurity awareness isn’t about being smarter than attackers, but about understanding how sophisticated their tricks are and tailoring your defense accordingly.”

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What our clients say

“Phantom’s Game delivered the practical awareness and behavioral change we needed. Our team is now actively engaged in protecting our organization every day. The game created exactly the kind of awareness and team connection we were looking for. It’s practical, engaging, and delivers insights that truly stick.”

Alan & Luca

Amanda Storm HR Advisor 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

“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

Desirée van der Wielen Secretarial Employee Continue reading

“Phantom’s Game transformed cybersecurity from an abstract concept into something our entire team understands and actively protects against every day. The game not only created awareness during play, but also sparked valuable conversations afterwards about cybersecurity.”

Bouwend Nederland

Mark Versteegden Owner at Bouwbedrijf Versteegden and member at Bouwend Nederland Continue reading

“Phantom’s Game provides the kind of deep understanding that fundamentally changes how you approach digital security. It’s engaging, effective, and delivers awareness that truly sticks. It’s incredibly well designed. I now understand the dangers of cybercrime and am genuinely 100 times more alert.”

Cibdol

Samira Ramsahai Managing Director Continue reading

“Phantom’s Game gave our team the practical insights and team connection we needed. Cybersecurity is now something we actively protect together, with everyone alert and engaged. The game refreshed our team’s knowledge about cybercrime and revealed how easy it is to execute attacks and make user errors. It was fun to play and genuinely strengthened our team spirit.”

Dedicon

Richard Schoonderwoerd Manager Information Technology & Projects Continue reading

“Phantom’s Game provided excellent insight into how hackers operate. It’s good to be aware of this. The game made cybersecurity accessible and relevant for our multi-location operation. We now understand the real threats and actively protect our customers and our business.”

Ezzy’s

Roel Driessen CEO 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

“The game revealed how quickly a simple mistake can lead to serious consequences. That realization has fundamentally changed how our team approaches digital security. Phantom’s Game gave our team the practical awareness and collective responsibility mindset we needed. We now actively protect our tenants and organization through shared vigilance.”

HEEMwonen

Ivo Rulkens Information Security Officer / Privacy Officer 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

“A golden opportunity for those who haven’t played yet: instantly up to date on all the ins and outs of cyber awareness! Phantom’s Game is a great way for entrepreneurs to stay up-to-date on cyber awareness. It’s informative, practical, and above all, very accessible for anyone who hasn’t experienced it yet.”

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Lisa Goossens CEO 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

“My field is communication and word-of-mouth marketing. There’s no doubt this will win awards in 2025 and spread like wildfire across the world. I got my certificate and I also loved that I was invited on the radio to share my story about the experiences my team and I had. #milestone!”

Raaker

Rob de Groot CEO Continue reading

“It felt like we were at a LAN party again together. Huge compliments. Everyone was really pulled into the story. The game is easy for anyone to understand which makes it accessible and engaging. Awareness among the participants clearly increased. All in all a very positive experience.”

Sibo Fluidra

John Serier IT Administrator 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

“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

“Phantom’s Game made us realize that cybersecurity is not about fear, but about insight. When you understand how attacks are constructed, you become stronger as a team in protecting your organization. The styling and setup are excellent, with the hacker guiding you through his world. It is engaging, relatable and instantly makes you reflect on your own digital behavior.”

The Rookie Minds

Tjeerd Koop Business Coach Continue reading

“Everything is presented super professionally. Excellent performance, with impactful visuals and sound. You’re drawn into the story, making it feel truly immersive and impactful. Phantom’s Game showed us how quickly trust can be used against you. By understanding the psychology behind modern attacks, we’ve strengthened both our awareness and our teamwork.”

Vast en Goed

Maddy Goossens CEO Continue reading

“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

“Phantom’s Game delivered practical awareness training that sparked the ongoing conversations and behavioral changes we needed to strengthen our digital security. The competitive element made cybersecurity tangible and sparked exactly the kind of conversations we needed throughout our organization.”

Vitalvé

Joost Pennings Operational Director Continue reading

“Phantom’s Game made us realize how quickly a simple mistake can lead to serious consequences. That awareness has fundamentally changed how our team approaches digital security. The game created the practical awareness and team connection we needed. Our entire organization is now actively protecting the sensitive data we’re entrusted with every day.”

ZorgDomein

Laurens van Oijen Information Security Officer Continue reading

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