HacWare, a cutting-edge cybersecurity company, is transforming how organizations protect themselves against phishing and cyber threats through AI-powered training. By leveraging its patent-pending artificial intelligence technology, HacWare provides automated cybersecurity awareness programs that immerse employees in real-world attack simulations.
These phishing simulations closely mimic genuine cyberattacks, equipping staff with essential skills to identify and avoid threats. The training experience is enhanced with interactive videos, pop quizzes, and newsletters, ensuring employee engagement and retention. AI-supervised learning further strengthens security by analyzing phishing tactics, while a personalized recommendation engine tailors short-form training to individual employees based on their risk profile.
HacWare’s innovative approach relies on Google AI tools such as BigQuery AI and Gemini to analyze unstructured phishing data, enhance insights, and streamline data cleaning. The platform currently identifies approximately 280,000 vulnerabilities per month, safeguarding $40 million in business revenue from ransomware and phishing-related losses. Additionally, the platform has significantly improved training completion rates by 75%, reinforcing the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures.
A major milestone for HacWare came with its recent selection into the prestigious Google for Startups Founders Fund. This program supports high-potential AI-driven startups tackling critical challenges like cybersecurity by providing non-dilutive funding and mentorship from Google experts. HacWare’s founder and CEO, Tiffany Ricks, plans to use this investment to optimize operational costs, enhance decision-making processes, and expand the company’s global reach.
A Founder’s Vision for Cybersecurity
Tiffany Ricks, an experienced ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert, founded HacWare in 2019 after witnessing firsthand how easily companies fell victim to phishing attacks.
“I performed phishing attacks on organizations of all sizes, and it was alarmingly simple to breach their security,”
Ricks explained.
“I realized that businesses needed a simple yet powerful solution to combat social engineering threats—one that didn’t exist at the time. So, I built it.”
With a team boasting over 40 years of experience in cybersecurity, software engineering, and data science, HacWare is uniquely positioned to address the human-error factor in data breaches. Many of its experts have held secret security clearances from the U.S. Department of Defense and possess Security+ certifications, ensuring the highest level of expertise.
HacWare continues to push the boundaries of cybersecurity, proving that awareness and education, powered by AI, are the future of digital defense. As businesses face increasing cyber threats, HacWare is leading the charge in fortifying organizations against attacks, one training session at a time.
