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Employee Phishing Readiness & Security Behavior Assessment

Measures employee phishing detection confidence, reporting behavior, and security practices to identify organizational risk gaps and prioritize awareness training investments.

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Q1
Chat Message
Welcome to the Phishing Readiness & Security Behavior Survey. This survey asks about your experiences with suspicious messages, your security habits, and your ideas for improvement. It should take approximately 6–8 minutes to complete. Your participation is completely voluntary and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers—we are interested in your honest experiences and opinions. All responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. Please click 'Next' to begin.
Q2
Multiple Choice
To the best of your knowledge, did you receive any message you considered suspicious (email, SMS/text, or chat) in the past 30 days?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not sure
Q3
Dropdown
Approximately how many suspicious or phishing-like messages did you notice in the past 30 days?
  • 1–2
  • 3–5
  • 6–10
  • 11–20
  • More than 20
Q4
Opinion Scale
In the past 60 days, how often did you hover over or inspect links before clicking them in emails or messages?
Range: 1 5
Min: NeverMid: NeutralMax: Always
Q5
Opinion Scale
In the past 60 days, how often did you verify the sender's identity before acting on a request (e.g., checking the email address or calling the person)?
Range: 1 5
Min: NeverMid: NeutralMax: Always
Q6
Opinion Scale
In the past 60 days, how often did you report suspicious messages through your organization's official reporting channel?
Range: 1 5
Min: NeverMid: NeutralMax: Always
Q7
Opinion Scale
In the past 60 days, how often did you check a URL or website address before entering login credentials?
Range: 1 5
Min: NeverMid: NeutralMax: Always
Q8
Multiple Choice
Which of the following security practices do you currently use on your primary work devices? Select all that apply.
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Password manager for work accounts
  • Automatic OS and browser updates enabled
  • Lock screen when stepping away
  • VPN on public networks
  • Unique passwords for each service
  • Phishing-report add-in/button installed
  • None of these
Q9
Opinion Scale
How confident are you that you could handle a suspicious message appropriately?
Range: 1 5
Min: Not at all confidentMid: NeutralMax: Extremely confident
Q10
Ranking
When judging whether an email is legitimate, rank these cues from most to least important to you.
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. Sender domain and address
  2. Link URL on hover
  3. Urgent or threatening tone
  4. Unexpected attachments or requests for credentials
Q11
Multiple Choice
Which of the following actions are recommended when you suspect a message is a phishing attempt? Select all that apply.
  • Use the report button or security alias
  • Avoid clicking links or opening attachments
  • Verify the request through a known, separate channel
  • Share the suspicious email in a public chat
  • Forward to personal email to check later
  • Reply to the sender asking if it's legitimate
  • Delete without reporting
Q12
Multiple Choice
What is your most common way to report a suspected phishing message?
  • Report Phish button/add-in in email
  • Security email alias
  • IT helpdesk ticket
  • Messaging app bot
  • Tell my manager
  • I don't report them
  • I'm not sure how to report
Q13
Dropdown
When you do report a suspicious message, approximately how long does it typically take from the moment you notice it?
  • Within 5 minutes
  • 5–30 minutes
  • 30–60 minutes
  • 1–4 hours
  • More than 4 hours
  • I typically don't report suspicious messages
Q14
Multiple Choice
What are the biggest things that slow you down or stop you from reporting suspicious messages? Select up to 3.
  • Not sure what information to include in a report
  • Unsure which channel to use
  • Worried about reporting a false alarm
  • Too busy or it takes too long
  • Reporting tools are hard to find or use
  • No feedback after reporting
  • I resolve it myself instead of reporting
  • None of the above
Q15
Dropdown
When did you last complete security awareness training?
  • Within the last 30 days
  • 31–90 days ago
  • 3–6 months ago
  • More than 6 months ago
  • I have not completed it
  • I don't remember
Q16
Ranking
Rank the following areas by where investment would most improve phishing readiness for your team, from highest to lowest priority.
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. Better reporting tools and integrations
  2. More frequent simulated phishing exercises
  3. Improved training content and refreshers
  4. Faster feedback after reports
  5. Just-in-time guidance in email apps
  6. Manager reinforcement and team nudges
Q17
Dropdown
What is your primary role?
  • Engineering/IT
  • Operations
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Sales/Marketing
  • HR/People
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Product/Design
  • Customer Support/Success
  • Executive/Leadership
  • Other
Q18
Dropdown
How long have you been with the company?
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6–12 months
  • 1–3 years
  • 3–5 years
  • More than 5 years
Q19
Dropdown
In which region do you primarily work?
  • Americas
  • EMEA
  • APAC
  • Multiple regions
  • Other
Q20
Dropdown
What is your typical work setting?
  • Primarily in-office
  • Hybrid
  • Primarily remote
Q21
Long Text
Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts about what would help you handle phishing attempts more effectively.
Max chars
Q22
AI Interview
We'd like to understand more about how you handle suspicious messages. Imagine a senior executive emails you requesting urgent gift card codes. Walk us through what you would do and why.
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Reference questions: 7
Q23
Chat Message
Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses will be analyzed in aggregate to identify training priorities and strengthen our organization's security posture. All answers are confidential.

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