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Made an app to teach email phishing awareness to friends/family/teams. Teach your parents how to spot suspicious emails so they stop asking you!
r/SideProject
7/1/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhishGuard | https://phishguard.pro/ | Security Awareness Training | Create phishing email campaigns, track opens/clicks, free training module |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Family members constantly asking for help identifying phishing emails
- Lack of accessible phishing awareness tools for non-corporate users
Problems to Solve:
- Educating non-technical people (family/friends) about email phishing
- Reducing repeated requests for phishing email verification
Potential Solutions:
- Simulated phishing campaigns for practical learning
- Tracking user engagement with training emails
- Free educational resources to build awareness
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Solving a personal pain point with broad applicability
- Targeting underserved non-corporate market segment
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Word-of-mouth through relatable problem scenarios (e.g., helping parents)
- Free tier offering to lower adoption barrier
Monetization & Product:
- Freemium model implied (free training + paid features)
- Product-market fit through addressing gap in consumer-focused security tools
User Engagement:
- Practical training through simulated phishing exercises
- Community building around family/team cybersecurity awareness