--- title: Elevating Security Culture Through Positive Reinforcement description: CEO SVH Cyber Scott Howitt shares how Jericho boosts phishing resilience with positive reinforcement and stronger security culture. image: //www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/Scott%20Howitt%20-%20CISO%20Testimonial%20.png --- [![Jericho Security logo](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/assets/images/Jericho-Security.svg)](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/) [![Jericho Security logo](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/hubfs/assets/images/Jericho-Security.svg)](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/) - Why Jericho Why choose Jericho Security? See what sets Jericho Security apart from the rest. 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Scott highlights how Jericho takes a fundamentally different approach - replacing punishment with positive reinforcement and adaptive learning. By enabling organizations to create, customize, and respond to phishing simulations at any time, Jericho gives CISOs the agility to test real-world threat readiness while reinforcing behaviors that strengthen overall security posture.  Instead of fostering fear or compliance-driven reactions, Jericho’s platform integrates training seamlessly into the workflow. Employees aren’t just “tested”- they’re equipped to recognize and respond to evolving phishing techniques. This fosters continuous skill-building, while cultivating a resilient security culture that scales across the enterprise. For CISOs, the takeaway is clear: a sustainable defense against social engineering doesn’t come from one-off exercises or punitive policies. It comes from empowering employees through contextual, real-time, and positively reinforced learning. 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