Insights from Pistachio
Research, guidance and news on phishing, security awareness and insider threats.
This is where Pistachio shares what we learn from running phishing simulations, training and insider threat detection across hundreds of organisations. Expect research, practical guidance for IT teams and MSPs, and news from the team.
New articles, reports and product updates published regularly.

New report - A Year of Phishing Behaviour in SMB and Mid-Market Organisations
12-month journey analysis for over 120,000 users across 600+ organisations
We believe in a learn-by-doing approach over snooze-worthy videos.
Instead, Pistachio tailors real-world scenarios so your team can build their cyber skills in a safe environment.



Click Rate Is a Terrible Metric for Phishing Simulations
Why click rate falls short: The limitations of phishing simulation metrics

QR Code Scanners: Are They Safe?
In our digital age, QR codes are everywhere, making life more convenient. But what about security?

Non-Actionable Insights: Using Data to Do Less, Not More
Explore the role of non-actionable insights in data-driven decision-making. Discover why automation products shouldn't always encourage actions and how aligning metrics with your product strategy is vital.

Cookie Tracking and Online Privacy: How to Protect Your Digital Footprint
Discover how to protect your digital footprint with insights on managing cookies and ensuring online privacy.

Security Awareness Has a Control Problem
Uncover the culture problem in security awareness training and the path to building a more positive security culture

Developers Are Imperfect, and Cybersecurity Is Unforgiving
Discover Microsoft's cybersecurity insights from the Storm-0558 incident. Learn how to navigate developer mistakes and secure microservices effectively for a resilient system.

Smishing Scams: Protecting Your Mobile Privacy
Phishing attacks have evolved, and so should your awareness. Discover the world of smishing and safeguard your smartphone in our new blog post.

The Case Against Feature-Based Pricing
Get an inside look at the pressure to upsell features in the software industry. Explore the economic theory behind tiered pricing and its potential pitfalls.

The Source of SaaS Bloat: How to Stop Buying the Wrong Products
Explore the challenges in the SaaS industry, where products are often built for ideal users. Learn why demanding realistic solutions is crucial.