Gamified Cybersecurity Training: The Future of Cyber Security Education Through Gamification

Cybersecurity training used to be seen as dull and tedious. That was until CyberNut entered the scene, shaking things up with its gamified cyber security training approach!

Now, teachers, staff, and faculty are genuinely excited to participate in these interactive and engaging training modules, making cybersecurity

Said nobody Ever

"Can I take more cybersecurity training? Can you send over some new modules? I don’t want to get left behind!" Yes, we know it sounds hard to believe,
but it's true!

Yes we know that hard to believe.. but it's true!

Gamified Cybersecurity Training in ActionOne of CyberNut's unique differentiators is its real-world simulation element, where faculty, staff, and students are rewarded with acorns for their
active participation and success in training exercises. The system is designed to simulate real cyber threats, ensuring that users gain practical experience in recognizing and responding to them.

These acorns then contribute to their standings on a leaderboard, introducing a competitive yet fun element to what is traditionally seen as mundane training. This leaderboard not only motivates individual users by allowing them to see their progress and compare it with their peers but also enables school administrators to incentivize learning through prizes and rewards.

By embedding this gamified system into our cybersecurity education framework, CyberNut does more than just teach; it motivates users to engage deeply with their cybersecurity training, making the process of learning about cyber threats both effective and enjoyable.

This gamified training approach transforms the learning experience, making cybersecurity training enjoyable and highly engaging. The data supports this, showing increased participation rates and a heightened awareness of cybersecurity practices among users. In essence, CyberNut leverages the natural human propensity for competition and reward to enhance the educational impact of its training, a strategy not commonly found in offerings from KnowBe4, InfoSec, MimeCast, Proofpoint, Cofense, and other traditional security awareness platforms.

This unique blend of competition, reward, and education underscores CyberNut's commitment to providing an unparalleled learning experience, further solidifying its status as the go-to cybersecurity training solution for educational institutions.

Customer Highlight

Cyber Security Training Success Story: Sacred Heart Schools

At Sacred Heart Schools in Kentucky, Joe Reed the IT Director has been able to leverage CyberNut to dramatically increase his staff & facilities engagement with their cybersecurity training.

By exporting everyone's leaderboard data to identify the top
performers in the cybersecurity training, he is then able to host
a monthly prize ceremony, where the most active and engaged
users get rewarded.

This innovative approach has spurred an unprecedented level of
enthusiasm, with staff eagerly seeking additional trainings in order
to increase their acorn collection to increase their odds of winning
a prize at the end of the month.

With CyberNut's gamified system, the school has not only
enhanced cybersecurity awareness but also fostered a culture of
continuous learning and excitement around digital safety practices.
CyberNut has truly cracked the nut of figuring out how to get
school employees excited about security training!

To celebrate our launch,
the first 500 schools or districts to sign up for a demo get:
Early Bird Benefits
Special early adopter pricing.
Free CyberNut trial + Free Phishing Baseline Campaign.
Fast-tracked, white-glove setup before the 2024/25 school year.
Dedicated account and success manager for a smooth rollout.
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Cyber Security Culture Engagement through Gamification

Districts across the country are turning cybersecurity training into a game — and it’s working. Here’s how they boost participation, celebrate wins, and make phishing awareness actually fun.

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Cyber Security Culture Engagement through Gamification

Districts across the country are turning cybersecurity training into a game — and it’s working. Here’s how they boost participation, celebrate wins, and make phishing awareness actually fun.

2-3x

higher training completion rates

40%

fewer reported phishing incidents

100%

Happier IT teams (and fewer “reminder” emails)

Positive Reinforcement Works.

Gamification isn’t just about points and badges — it’s about tapping into behavioral psychology. When faculty, staff, and students are rewarded for safe habits, they repeat them. It’s how districts transform training from a chore into a culture

See How Districts Are Making Cybersecurity Fun

Watch short videos made by the schools themselves — from IT directors, teachers, and even students.

CyberNut Challenge

A district-wide challenge where staff and students compete to spot phishing attempts — turning cybersecurity training into a fun, high-energy event.

Rockwall ISD CyberNut Challenge

Student Creativity Challenge

A district-wide challenge where students creatively explain phishing and CyberNut — turning cybersecurity training into a fun, high-energy event.

Student Made Explainer Video

Learning CyberNut!

Student based tutorial video on how to use the CyberNut tool to report phishing & win challenges.

Student Tutorial Video

See How Districts Are Making Cybersecurity Fun

Watch short videos made by the schools themselves — from IT directors, teachers, and even students.

See How Districts Are Making Cybersecurity Fun

Watch short videos made by the schools themselves — from IT directors, teachers, and even students.

Rockwall ISD CyberNut Challenge
Student Made Explainer Video
Student Tutorial Video

From Participation to Culture

Districts using CyberNut’s gamification tools see:

2-3x

higher training completion rates

40%

fewer reported phishing incidents

100%

Happier IT teams (and fewer “reminder” emails)

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