Inspired eLearning launches Simulations Lab to boost cyber skills

Inspired eLearning has launched its new Simulations Lab, a training platform aiming to help organisations prepare employees to recognise and defend against common cyber threats such as phishing, vishing, and SMiShing.

Simulations and hands-on practice

The Simulations Lab is designed to give learners practical, hands-on experience in identifying and reacting to cyber threats frequently encountered in today's digital environment. Focused on real-world scenarios, the platform aims to strengthen the human element within organisational cybersecurity strategies, an aspect increasingly recognised as essential in combating advanced and AI-powered attacks that can evade technical controls.

According to Inspired eLearning, organisations that adopt the Simulations Lab will benefit from training that goes beyond standard Security Awareness Training programmes. The randomisation of exercises and use of an active learning methodology are intended to boost long-term information retention. The training blends simulation of workplace situations with lessons in security best practices, enabling employees to develop their ability to respond effectively to security incidents.

Research-driven and interactive

The Simulations Lab incorporates research-driven content that directly connects to actual scams and attack methods. Gamified elements and ongoing interactivity keep users engaged throughout the learning process, encouraging improvement as well as greater awareness of evolving cyber risks. The platform is purpose-built to encourage every employee to recognise potential threats and to adopt a security-first mentality in their day-to-day work.

John Trest, Chief Learning Officer and Strategic Product Manager at Inspired eLearning, emphasised the ongoing importance of people in an organisation's security ecosystem.

"Technical defenses are essential, but the human element remains the most targeted and critical layer of security," said John Trest, Chief Learning Officer and Strategic Product Manager, at Inspired eLearning. "With the Simulations Lab, we are giving organisations the tools to turn that potential vulnerability into a powerful strength. We are empowering employees to become the most effective protectors of their organisation's intellectual property, customer data, and sensitive health records."

The company states that fostering a strong security culture through active training helps organisations not only enhance their cyber resilience, but also demonstrates their commitment to security. The development of a cybersecurity-conscious workforce is seen as a vital component in defending against data breaches and regulatory violations.

Organisational impact

Through the introduction of the Simulations Lab, Inspired eLearning aims to transform workforce attitudes towards security and imbue teams with the confidence and skills necessary to become an integral part of an organisation's overall defence mechanism. The interactive approach and real-world scenarios are designed to improve engagement and knowledge retention among staff, which, according to the company, offers enduring value for an organisation's investment in training programmes.

Inspired eLearning, powered by VIPRE, provides the new offering as part of its suite of solutions targeting improved organisational capability in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection. The company positions the Simulations Lab not simply as a compliance training tool, but as a resource for lasting positive changes in organisational security culture.