Security Training

    Turn Your Team Into Your Strongest Security Layer

    Interactive training, simulated phishing tests, and compliance tracking that builds a security-first culture across your accounting firm.

    Training That Actually Works

    Move beyond checkbox compliance. Our program builds real security awareness that protects your firm every day.

    Interactive Training Modules

    Engaging, bite-sized courses covering phishing, social engineering, password security, and data handling best practices.

    Simulated Phishing Tests

    Regular simulated phishing campaigns that test staff readiness and identify employees who need additional training.

    Compliance Tracking Dashboard

    Track completion rates, test scores, and improvement trends for every employee across your firm.

    Track Progress Across Your Firm

    See who has completed training, who needs a reminder, and how your firm's security awareness is improving over time — all from one dashboard.

    • Industry-Specific Content

      Training scenarios designed around real threats facing CPA firms, including IRS impersonation and client data theft.

    • Compliance Documentation

      Automatic record-keeping for IRS Publication 4557 training requirements with exportable compliance reports.

    • Adaptive Learning Paths

      Employees who struggle with certain topics receive additional targeted training automatically.

    • Gamification & Recognition

      Leaderboards, achievements, and recognition programs that motivate staff to take security seriously.

    Training Progress Tracker

    Q1 Training Progress

    87% Complete

    24

    Enrolled

    21

    Completed

    3

    In Progress

    Phishing Recognition

    Avg Score: 94%

    Passed

    Password Security

    Avg Score: 88%

    Passed

    Data Handling

    Avg Score: 91%

    Passed

    IRS Compliance

    Avg Score:

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    Who It's For

    Every firm that handles sensitive data needs a trained and security-aware workforce

    CPA & Tax Firms

    Train staff to recognize IRS phishing emails, fake client requests, and social engineering during tax season.

    Legal Practices

    Educate attorneys and paralegals on client confidentiality, wire fraud, and email security.

    Financial Services

    Build a security-first culture across all departments with role-based training programs.

    Government Contractors

    Meet CMMC and NIST cybersecurity training requirements with documented completion records.

    Phishing Simulation Results

    Last 3 Simulated Campaigns

    IRS Refund Notice

    Mar 2025

    24

    Sent

    2

    Clicked

    18

    Reported

    Password Reset Request

    Feb 2025

    24

    Sent

    4

    Clicked

    15

    Reported

    Client Document Shared

    Jan 2025

    24

    Sent

    6

    Clicked

    12

    Reported

    Simulated Phishing That Drives Results

    Our simulated phishing campaigns mirror real-world attacks targeting CPA firms. Watch your team's click rates drop and reporting rates climb as they learn to spot threats.

    Employees who click receive instant, non-punitive feedback and targeted micro-training. Over time, your entire team becomes your strongest defense against social engineering.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How often should employees complete security awareness training?

    The IRS recommends ongoing training with at least annual refreshers. Best practice is quarterly training sessions combined with monthly simulated phishing tests. Pumpkin's platform delivers micro-learning modules throughout the year so training stays fresh without being disruptive.

    What topics does the training cover?

    Our curriculum covers phishing recognition, password security, social engineering, physical security, data handling, mobile device security, remote work best practices, and IRS-specific topics like protecting taxpayer data and recognizing IRS impersonation scams.

    How do simulated phishing tests work?

    We send realistic but harmless phishing emails to your staff. If an employee clicks a link or submits credentials, they receive immediate educational feedback and are enrolled in targeted training. Results are tracked in your dashboard so you can see improvement over time.

    Does this satisfy IRS training requirements?

    Yes. IRS Publication 4557 requires security awareness training for all employees who handle taxpayer data. Our platform provides training content, completion tracking, and exportable reports that satisfy this requirement for IRS audits.

    How long do training sessions take?

    Each micro-learning module takes 5-10 minutes. We recommend spreading modules throughout the quarter so training doesn't disrupt billable work. The full annual curriculum totals approximately 4-6 hours per employee.

    Ready to Build a Security-First Culture?

    Start training your team today. Our program makes security awareness engaging, measurable, and IRS-compliant.