Exam SY0-601 topic 1 question 412 discussion

Note that CompTIA lists these methodologies under "User training": - Gamification - Capture the flag - Phishing campaigns - Phishing simulations - Computer-based training (CBT) - Role-based training

I might have been wrong with my first statement Phishing simulations mimic the type of phishing campaigns used by attackers and allow an organization to safely check to see if employees will respond to phishing emails

With phishing campaign some user understand how to respond but in reality there are a lot of people who still don't pay attention and click on the link. From my Darril Gibson Guide that says this I choose Gamification: Gamification intertwines game-design elements within user training methods to increase participation and interaction. It is often used in courseware and online training, but it can be used differently depending on the goals. As an example, imagine a company has tried to educate employees about phishing emails using several different techniques. Unfortunately, for some reason, employees aren’t getting the message, and the company just experienced another security incident after an employee responded to a phishing email. The chief information officer (CIO) could launch occasional unannounced phishing simulations and give some sort of prize to the department with the fewest responses.

Thought it would be B or C but D seems correct after all "For example, a department (perhaps working with the chief information security officer) that has oversight over the organization’s security posture might measure the number of unauthorized information systems plugged into the network within a month. It might also monitor the number of systems that are not properly patched or the number of viruses contracted within a given time. A common metric that aligns with training is the number of users falling prey to simulated phishing campaigns. Gathering this type of data allows management to spot trends and frequent offenders and to take corrective actions." -Mike Meyers' Security+ Certification Passport SY0-601 Sixth Edition by Dawn Dunkerley

D, Prof Messer states that the best defense is awareness and knowledge

For Darill book, I pick Gamification

-D is correct Phishing campaign is best suited for testing a user's ability to recognize attacks over the organization's email system. Phishing is a social engineering technique used by attackers to trick users into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal information. By launching a simulated phishing campaign, a security administrator can test whether employees are able to identify and avoid phishing attempts. This can help to raise awareness about the dangers of phishing and improve the overall security posture of the organization.