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A growing community of 100,000+ players
Reviewed and tested by 100+ cybersecurity experts
Reviewed and tested by 100+ cybersecurity experts
Active in 10+ countries
Active in 10+ countries

Why simulation beats explanation

People don’t change behavior by hearing about risk. They change by seeing how their own decisions can lead to it. Simulations:

  • Trigger emotional and cognitive responses through gamified experiences.
  • Reveal blind spots in real-time.
  • Bridge the gap between policy and practice by engaging users interactively.

Cyber Crime Game simulates real-world social engineering attacks from the attacker’s perspective. So employees understand both the how — and the why.

Inside the simulation

Participants step into the shoes of a hacker. They conduct reconnaissance. Craft spear phishing emails. Clone a CEO’s voice. Tailgate into buildings. Every decision has a consequence. Every action reveals a vulnerability. It’s not a lecture. It’s an immersive experience that leads to genuine realization.

What they experience:

  • OSINT and behavioral targeting.
  • Spear phishing and urgent email tactics.
  • Deepfake audio fraud and impersonation.
  • MFA testing and password manipulation.
  • Physical access breaches.
  • Incident decisions under simulated pressure.

Fully NIS2-compliant awareness approach. Built for every employee, not just IT. Modular, multilingual, and browser-based.

Who it’s for

Cybersecurity simulations are ideal for:

  • Security awareness training programs.
  • Teams preparing for phishing and social engineering attacks.
  • Remote, hybrid, and critical infrastructure organizations.
  • HR, compliance and CISO leaders who want measurable change.

If you want employees to act differently, let them experience the consequences.

Frequently asked questions

Cybersecurity gamification is the use of game-based mechanics—like levels, storytelling, challenges, and scoring—to teach people how to recognize and respond to cyber threats. Instead of passively reading or watching, participants become active players in a scenario that mirrors real-life attacks. Whether it’s simulating a phishing attempt, investigating OSINT data, or unlocking achievements through strong decisions, gamification turns awareness into an immersive experience.

The goal? To make learning about cybersecurity not only effective—but engaging, memorable, and even fun.

Because people don’t learn best by being told—they learn best by doing. Gamification taps into how we naturally absorb knowledge: through curiosity, exploration, and immediate feedback. It transforms passive instruction into active participation, which leads to better retention, higher engagement, and deeper understanding.

Plus, the emotional impact of a well-crafted game—feeling tricked by a fake CEO email, or catching a colleague’s weak password—sticks far longer than a slide or policy ever will. That’s why gamification doesn’t just inform—it changes behavior.

Yes, Cyber Crime Game is often combined with e-learnings and long-term solutions, provided through our partners.

Our game is powerful when used to kick off campaigns or boost engagement, helping participants become excited and aware of the topic.

Yes, it can fully replace a year-long cybersecurity awareness e-learning. Play one quick 10–15 minute level each month or complete the game in just 2 hours a year. You’ll cover the same essential content as traditional e-learning, but in a more engaging way.

Yes. We can tailor visuals, tone, language, and focus areas like NIS2 or phishing to fit your organization.

Absolutely. The game is fully available in multiple languages and can be customized to reflect your organization’s structure, branding, and security context—no matter where your teams are located.

More and more, Cyber Crime Game is being used for different purposes and in various settings. Below, we outline the most common applications.

  • Kick-off campagne: Our game isn’t just a starting point—it’s an impactful launchpad for cybersecurity awareness campaigns. Gamification captures attention, motivates employees, and lays the foundation for long-term awareness success.
  • Onboarding: The integration of Cyber Crime Game into the onboarding process emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity, positioning it as a key priority for new employees from the start.
  • Boost awareness: When cybersecurity awareness starts to decline, our game serves as a powerful reminder—bringing the topic back into focus and boosting organizational awareness.
  • Cybersecurity awareness package: When included in comprehensive cybersecurity awareness packages via our partners, our Cyber Crime Game consistently drives results. By kicking off the process, it builds strong momentum, increases awareness, and boosts campaign participation to almost 100%.

No IT setup required. It’s browser-based, mobile-friendly, and ready to launch. All you need to do is send out the login info—we’ll handle the rest.

About the author – Joris van den Bergh

Joris van den Bergh, co-founder of Cyber Crime Game, has over a decade of experience designing learning games that influence behavior. His mission: turn abstract security rules into real-world behavior through immersive simulation.

“The best way to test your defenses? Let people play the attacker.”

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