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PSUAT vs. Traditional SAT: What’s the Real Difference?

Adedoyin Samuel

June 3, 2025

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PSUAT vs. Traditional SAT: What’s the Real Difference?

PSUAT vs. Traditional SAT: What’s the Real Difference?

Security Awareness Training (SAT) is not a new concept, but its effectiveness varies dramatically depending on the approach. Traditional SAT programmes often rely on static, generic e-learning modules delivered annually. PSUAT, on the other hand, focuses on continuous, realistic simulations designed to embed security habits over time.

PSUAT, on the other hand, focuses on continuous, realistic simulations designed to embed security habits over time.

The Limits of Traditional SAT

Generic SAT courses are often outdated before they’re even deployed. Threat actors constantly change their tactics, and an employee trained once a year is unlikely to remember security best practices when faced with a convincing phishing email.

According to Gartner’s phishing training best practices, training that is infrequent or disconnected from real threats fails to produce lasting behavioural change.

Why Is This Important?

The Verizon DBIR confirms phishing remains a top cause of breaches. When SAT is treated as a compliance checkbox rather than a behavioural change tool, the human element remains the weakest link. Organisations that invest in continuous, adaptive training see measurable reductions in successful phishing attacks.

How PSUAT Stands Apart

PSUAT delivers:

  • Continuous phishing simulations based on the latest threat intelligence.
  • Role-specific microlearning tailored to the user’s exposure.
  • Immediate feedback loops for faster learning.
  • Analytics dashboards to measure progress and risk reduction.

Beyond the Checkbox. Into the Real World.

PSUAT adapts to live threats with continuous, realistic training that drives measurable behaviour change.

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