Internal Security Awareness Program
Security Awareness Training
NC Center for Dermatology
NCCD
⚠ This Was a Simulated Phishing Email
This exercise was conducted as part of NC Center for Dermatology’s approved security awareness program.
Training Result
You clicked a link in a cybersecurity awareness exercise.
This simulation is designed to help staff recognize suspicious emails before they become real security incidents. No real password was collected, and no patient information was involved.
Key Reminder
Pause before clicking.
Verify the sender, the link destination, and whether the request matches your normal workflow.
Why this matters:
In a real phishing attack, a malicious link could lead to account compromise, malware installation, financial fraud, or exposure of sensitive information.
What to Watch For
Common phishing warning signs
Unexpected Login Requests
Be cautious when asked to sign in, verify an account, or reset a password unexpectedly.
Urgent Language
Attackers often create pressure to make people act before verifying the request.
Unusual Links
Hover over links and confirm the destination matches the service being referenced.
Credential Requests
Never provide passwords or MFA codes unless you are certain the request is legitimate.
Unexpected Attachments
Invoices, shared documents, and voicemail notices are common phishing themes.
Suspicious Senders
Check for misspellings, unfamiliar domains, or addresses that do not match the sender.
Awareness Tip:
Most successful cyberattacks begin with a phishing email. Taking a few seconds to verify a sender, link, or request can help prevent a security incident.
Internal Security Awareness Exercise
NC Center for Dermatology