TechCrunch Startup News Anagram takes a gamified approach to employee cybersecurity training
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Feb 28, 2025 Harley Sugarman, Founder and CEO of Anagram, shares insights from his cybersecurity training company. He discusses the alarming rise in human-driven cybersecurity breaches and the escalating threat posed by generative AI. Sugarman reveals how Anagram employs a gamified approach to training, making it more engaging and effective for employees. This innovative strategy not only helps combat phishing attempts but also enhances overall cybersecurity awareness in organizations.
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Anagram's Pivot
- Anagram, formerly Cypher, pivots to gamified cybersecurity training for all employees, not just security specialists.
- This shift addresses the "weakest link" in enterprise security – non-security employees.
Engaging Cybersecurity Training
- Anagram's training draws inspiration from engaging platforms like TikTok, Duolingo, and Khan Academy.
- This approach contrasts with traditional, less frequent cybersecurity training methods.
From Capture the Flag to Phishing Defense
- Initially, Harley Sugarman aimed to train cybersecurity professionals with a capture-the-flag approach.
- Feedback from CISOs highlighted the vulnerability of non-security staff, leading to Anagram's pivot.