Stickley on Security provides cybersecurity awareness and education solutions for financial institutions, leveraging real-world expertise to mitigate human risk.
Stickley on Security provides cybersecurity awareness and education solutions for financial institutions, leveraging real-world expertise to mitigate human risk.
Stickley on Security is a premier provider of cybersecurity education and awareness solutions, specifically designed to address the unique regulatory and operational needs of the financial services sector. Founded by Jim Stickley, a globally recognized authority in social engineering and physical security, the company has established a significant market presence as a trusted advisor to credit unions and community banks across the United States.
The company’s core mission is to bridge the gap between technical security measures and human behavior. While most organizations invest heavily in firewalls and encryption, Stickley on Security focuses on the most vulnerable link in the security chain: the individual. Their comprehensive service portfolio includes employee awareness training, executive briefings, and customer-facing security education platforms.
Historically, the firm evolved from a high-level security consultancy into a scalable content and software provider. This transition allowed them to democratize high-level security insights for smaller institutions that require sophisticated protection strategies but may have limited internal resources. Today, their focus remains steadfast on providing actionable intelligence that helps organizations stay ahead of evolving threats like identity theft, business email compromise (BEC), and sophisticated social engineering.
Company Differentiation
Stickley on Security is defined by its founder-led expertise and a deep-seated philosophy that security is a human challenge, not just a technical one. Founded by Jim Stickley—a renowned cybersecurity expert—the company culture is built on the principle of "educational empowerment." Unlike many security firms that operate on fear-based marketing, Stickley focuses on building confidence through clarity.
Their business model is uniquely tailored to the needs of mid-market financial institutions, which often lack the massive internal training departments of global banks. They prioritize a high-touch customer success model where the content is constantly refreshed to reflect the actual tactics being used by cybercriminals in the wild today. This "real-world" philosophy permeates the organization; they don't just teach theory, they share the mechanics of how breaches happen based on decades of professional social engineering and penetration testing experience. This practical, practitioner-led approach sets them apart from generic corporate training providers.
Stickley on Security offers several distinct packages:
Employee Security Awareness (ESA): A comprehensive internal program featuring monthly videos, phishing simulations, and employee newsletters.
Customer/Member Security Awareness (CSA): A public-facing version of the platform designed to be hosted on the institution's website to educate the end-user base.
The Stickley Phishing Simulator: A standalone or integrated tool for testing employee vigilance with customizable templates and automated "teachable moment" landing pages.
Security Minutes: Short, 60-second video bursts designed for quick consumption, perfect for intranet headers or digital signage in offices.
On-Site/Virtual Speaking: Keynote presentations and deep-dive sessions by Jim Stickley himself for high-stakes corporate events or board meetings.
Product Differentiation
The primary differentiator of Stickley on Security’s product suite is the quality and relevance of its content, which is rooted in real-world exploit experience. Their flagship offerings, such as the StickleyPro platform, move beyond static slides to provide dynamic, video-based education that is easily digestible for employees and executives alike.
Key product advantages include:
- **Expert-Led Content:** Training modules are developed based on actual social engineering tactics discovered during professional security engagements, ensuring the material is current and credible.
- **The Advisor Series:** A unique service providing branded security content that institutions can share with their own customers, positioning the bank as a proactive protector of client data.
- **Simulated Phishing and Assessments:** Integrated tools that allow administrators to test employee resilience against modern phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks.
- **Compliance Alignment:** Products are specifically mapped to regulatory requirements for financial institutions, making it easier for CISOs to demonstrate due diligence during audits.
By focusing on high-production value and relatable storytelling, their products achieve higher engagement rates than traditional compliance-heavy training, leading to a more measurable reduction in human-centric security incidents.
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