Introduction

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GoldPhish[1] is a cyber security awareness training platform that enables businesses to run simulated phishing and training campaigns. GoldPhish [2] also creates its own learning content which is hosted on their platform. [3]

Founded in 2017 by a team of former Royal Marine Commandos and cyber experts, GoldPhish is a security awareness training platform[4] developed specifically for small businesses globally, as well as Managed Service Providers, to add security awareness training to their product portfolio.

GoldPhish's content is built around 15 core subjects[5] and has a library of phishing templates, which are made available on their platform, to enable businesses to better understand the cyber threats they face.[6]

Founder

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Dan Thornton

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Dan Thornton[7], CEO and Co-Founder of GoldPhish, is a former Royal Marine Commandos Officer. During his seven years of service, he was deployed all over the world including multiple operational deployments leading teams in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He then transitioned from the military into a career in Corporate Security Risk Management helping international oil and gas companies operate safely in some of the most high-risk locations around the world, including West Africa, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Significant Milestones

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In 2023, GoldPhish surpassed the 1 million trained learners mark.[8] Currently, GoldPhish has over 500,000 content users, 100+ content partners across 23 countries.

Awards

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GoldPhish has been nominated for and earned a number of awards since its founding for its content and platform, especially on the review platform, G2.

2024

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Spring
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  1. G2 High Performer Small-Business EMEA
  2. G2 High Performer
Summer
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  1. G2 High Performer Small-Business EMEA
  2. G2 Momentum Leader
  3. G2 High Performer EMEA
  4. G2 High Performer Small-Business
  5. G2 High Performer
Winter
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  1. G2 High Performer Small-Business
  2. G2 High Performer

2023

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  1. G2 EMEA High Performer
  2. G2 High Performer
  3. G2 Easiest To Do Business With
  4. G2 EMEA High Performer (Small-Business)
  5. G2 Easiest To Do Business With (Small-Business)
  6. G2 Fastest Implementation (Small-Business)
  7. G2 High Performer (Small Business)
Summer
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  1. G2 Best Support
  2. G2 Easiest To Do Business With
  3. G2 High Performer
  4. G2 Users Love Us

References

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  1. ^ https://www.goldphish.com/
  2. ^ Crunchbase, Crunchbase (23 July 2024). "GoldPhish". Crunchbase. Retrieved 23 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Gavaza, Mudiwa (25 March 2022). "PODCAST | Risk of cyberwarfare rises due to Russia-Ukraine war". BusinessDay. p. 1. Retrieved 23 July 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Malinga, Sibahle (5 May 2022). "Passwords aren't going away any time soon". IT Web. p. 1. Retrieved 23 July 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Reporter, Citizen (5 May 2022). "World password day: Simple ways to improve your online security". The Citizen. p. 1. Retrieved 23 July 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Tshikalange, Shonisani (12 May 2022). "Dis-Chem data breach: What could crooks do with your leaked information?". TimesLive. p. 1. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  7. ^ https://za.linkedin.com/in/dan-thornton-1927429
  8. ^ GoldPhish, GoldPhish (23 August 2023). "1 000 000+ Trained Learners". GoldPhish. Retrieved 23 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ GoldPhish, GoldPhish (19 September 2023). "GoldPhish Nabs Seven New G2 Badges, Proving We're Hooked on Excellence". GoldPhish. Retrieved 23 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)