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CYBERPULSE AI RedOps: internal phishing simulation for security training

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Description: Simulate phishing awareness campaigns using OpenAI generated emails. Send to target lists, log clicks with a webhook, and store results in Google Sheets. Built for internal testing and...

Best for

  • SecOps automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.webhook

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Adnan Tariq.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
CYBERPULSE AI RedOps: internal phishing simulation for security training
Workflow name
CYBERPULSE AI RedOps: internal phishing simulation for security training

Description:

Simulate phishing awareness campaigns using OpenAI-generated emails. Send to target lists, log clicks with a webhook, and store results in Google Sheets. Built for internal testing and cyber awareness training.

Who’s it for:

  • Security teams conducting internal simulations
  • GRC teams doing phishing awareness
  • Red Teams wanting modular test setups

How it works / What it does:

  • Loads targets from Google Sheets
  • Uses OpenAI to write realistic phishing emails
  • Sends them via Gmail
  • Tracks who clicked via webhook
  • Logs actions in Sheets

Requirements:

  • Gmail or SMTP credentials
  • Google Sheets OAuth2
  • OpenAI API Key
  • Self-hosted webhook or tunnel for /phishlink tracking

How to customize:

  • Replace email template with your own LLM prompt
  • Swap Gmail for SendGrid, SES, etc.
  • Edit domain in tracking link
  • Use Cron or manual start

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - When clicking ‘Execute workflow’

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - 🤖 Generate Phishing Email

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - OpenAI Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 5 - ✉️ Format Email for Sending

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 6 - Gmail

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 7 - 🧾 Log Sent Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 8 - 🎯 Click Tracker

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 2

Block 9 - 🗂️ Record Click

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 10 - 🧾 Record Click

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 11 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - GetTargetList

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

3. Summary Table

Workflow CYBERPULSE AI RedOps: internal phishing simulation for security training
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 12
Categories SecOps, Multimodal AI
Author Adnan Tariq
Published 27 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6506/6506.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does CYBERPULSE AI RedOps: internal phishing simulation for security training do?

Description: Simulate phishing awareness campaigns using OpenAI generated emails. Send to target lists, log clicks with a webhook, and store results in Google Sheets. Built for internal testing and...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your SecOps, Multimodal AI use case.