Security Awareness Training Templates

These realistic phishing email templates help Australian IT managers test employee awareness using familiar local brands and scenarios. Each template includes red flags to discuss during training sessions.

📋 Usage Guidelines

  • Internal use only: These templates are for legitimate security training within your organization
  • Controlled environment: Use in supervised training sessions with clear educational context
  • Follow-up training: Always provide immediate education when employees interact with test emails
  • Legal compliance: Ensure compliance with workplace policies and privacy laws
  • Ethical use: Never use these templates for actual phishing or malicious purposes

Telstra - Telecommunications

URGENT: Your Telstra Account Will Be Suspended

Medium

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • Urgency
  • Account suspension threat
  • Generic greeting
  • Suspicious link

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Centrelink - Government

Action Required: Update Your Payment Details

High

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • Government impersonation
  • Payment details request
  • Time pressure
  • Fake portal

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Amazon - E-commerce

Your Amazon Prime Membership Could Not Be Renewed

Easy

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • Payment failure
  • Immediate action required
  • Suspicious sender
  • Fake renewal link

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Optus - Telecommunications

Important Security Notice - Action Required

High

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • Data breach exploitation
  • Security concern
  • Credential verification
  • Fake security portal

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Myer - Retail

Congratulations! You've Won a $500 Myer Gift Card

Easy

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • Unexpected prize
  • Personal information request
  • Time-limited offer
  • Suspicious survey link

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Coles - Retail

Flybuys Security Alert - Verify Your Account

Medium

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • Security alert
  • Account verification
  • Points at risk
  • Fake login portal

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Australian Taxation Office - Government

Tax Refund Notification - $1,247.50 Available

High

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • Government impersonation
  • Unexpected refund
  • Banking details request
  • Fake ATO portal

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Commonwealth Bank - Banking

Fraud Alert: Suspicious Transaction Detected

Medium

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • Fraud alert
  • Transaction verification
  • Urgent action
  • Fake banking portal

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Microsoft - Technology

Your Office 365 License Expires Today

Easy

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • License expiry
  • Immediate action
  • Credential harvesting
  • Fake Microsoft portal

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Australia Post - Postal

Package Delivery Failed - Reschedule Required

Easy

🚩 Red Flags to Discuss:

  • Failed delivery
  • Personal details request
  • Tracking scam
  • Fake AusPost portal

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Training Best Practices

🎯 Before Testing

  • Announce security awareness training program
  • Explain the purpose and educational goals
  • Ensure management support and participation
  • Set clear expectations about the testing process

📊 During Testing

  • Track who clicks links or provides information
  • Provide immediate educational feedback
  • Use positive reinforcement for good security behavior
  • Document results for training improvement

📈 After Testing

  • Conduct group training sessions on identified weaknesses
  • Share results (anonymously) to reinforce learning
  • Provide additional training for high-risk individuals
  • Schedule regular follow-up testing

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  • Interactive security awareness workshops
  • Behavioral analysis and improvement tracking
  • Industry-specific threat training
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