Simulation studio

Simulation Studio puts you in control of your phishing simulations. Its rich text editor allows you to create and customize email phishing templates from start to finish. You can tailor the content, adjust the design, and choose the domain that best matches your scenario, all within an easy to use interface.

How to use the studio

Once inside, you can begin creating your phishing simulation template. To help you get started, a default template is provided which you can customize as needed. You are free to modify it entirely to match your goals.

A valid email template requires the following components in order to be saved:

1. Phishing template name
Give your template a clear and recognizable name.

2. Description (optional)
Add an optional description to provide context or additional information about the template.

3. Sender domain
This will act as the default domain when the template is selected during a simulation campaign. It can be changed if you choose to use the template inside a DMI simulation.

4. Subject
This is the email subject line that will appear to the recipient.

Once all required fields are completed, you can save the email template to the content library. You also have the option to save your progress and return later or continue working on your email simulation.

Building a template

Inside the canvas, a variety of tools are available to help you design your email template. The studio offers prebuilt templates, so you don’t have to start from scratch. From here, you can:

Toolbar: The email editor toolbar lets users format phishing email content with rich-text tools like  text styling, lists, links, images, and undo/redo. It helps create realistic and well-structured phishing templates quickly.
Placeholders & links: This section lets users insert placeholders (e.g., “First Name”), add phishing URLs to simulate malicious links, and attach clue tooltips that highlight suspicious elements to help users spot phishing red flags.
Visual/HTML View Toggle: The Visual/HTML toggle lets users switch between a preview-friendly editor and raw HTML mode for advanced customization and troubleshooting.
Advanced editor: At the bottom of the editor panel, users can access the “Advanced Editor” by clicking the provided button. This feature is intended for users who need more powerful editing capabilities or access to extended tools not available in the standard editor. It’s ideal for crafting more complex or technically specific simulations.

Capabilities of the simulation studio:

Toolkit of additional features for effortless custom template creation at scale.

Drag and drop images into the template: Easily insert or replace images by dragging and dropping files directly into the canvas. You can then adjust the image size and position smoothly within your template.

Advanced editor: Perfect for fine-tuning emails or gaining more flexibility in editing. From customizing fonts, alignment, and colors to dragging and dropping elements like separators, columns, buttons, and more, the Advanced Editor gives users complete control to fully personalize their phishing simulations.

Automatic translations: instantly translate the email subject and body into over 28 languages with a single click. After the initial translation, you can further customize each language version for more accurate and tailored messaging.

“Test” customization to emails from inside the simulation studio

Adding clues: you can attach “clues” to any component within the Simulation Studio, such as text, images, text inside buttons, and more. These clues will appear as interactive pop-ups on the landing page when a simulation is launched. All the clues set in the template can be automatically translated.

FAQ

Who can create and see custom templates?

Admins of all levels can create custom templates. When saving changes, the admin is prompted to choose whether to publish the template exclusively for their own organization or make it available to the their own organization and its associated sub-organizations.

How can I configure sender names and sender domains through the studio?

In the Simulation Studio, you can map a sender domain to your custom template. Once mapped, the domain will auto-populate when you select the template during simulation campaign setup. You can then customize the sender name as needed. If your organization has Direct Email Injection (DMI) enabled, you’ll have full control over both the sender name and domain, allowing for complete customization.

When will we have the ability to edit existing simulations through the studio?

The Simulation Studio is designed to be the central hub for customizing all phishing-related assets. Currently, only custom templates can be edited within the Studio. This is because we’re in the process of transitioning all phishing content customization capabilities into this unified platform.
We’re actively working on upcoming releases that will expand the Studio’s functionality, including:
– Editing global phishing templates
– Credential capture templates
– and more…
Stay tuned, more powerful updates are on the way to make managing and editing simulations even easier.

Can I create a credential capture templates?

Simulation Studio v1.0 currently supports the creation of custom click simulations. Support for credential capture simulations is planned for Simulation Studio v2.0, which is currently in development.

How many clues can I use in a template?

You can add as many clues as you’d like within a template. However, keep in mind that the more clues you include, the longer it will take users to go through them after a click event. For the best user experience, we recommend using no more than three clues.