# Best Security Awareness Solutions for Business (2026)

Compare 7 security awareness solutions, like KnowBe4, Proofpoint and Mimecast Engage, on training content, phishing tests, risk reports and automation.

We pick every solution on this list [on merit](https://cybersectools.com/methodology#shortlist-order). Featured vendors that made the list are shown first.

Source: https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-security-awareness-solutions
Updated: 2026-11-01
Edition: Fall 2026.
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze, CybersecTools.

## Executive summary

As of November 2026, CybersecTools tracks 156 companies that sell human risk solutions as their main business. Security Awareness Training is part of that family. The largest groups are based in the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel. In the last 12 months they raised $292M across 16 funding rounds, 8 companies were acquired and 17 new companies started in the last two years.

From that field we chose seven platforms that teach your staff to spot and report attacks, test them with simulated phishing and show you how risk changes over time. KnowBe4 suits companies that want a large library and campaigns that mostly run on their own. Proofpoint fits teams that want training driven by the attacks actually hitting their own people. Mimecast Engage suits companies that want short videos staff actually watch, plus nudges in Slack and Teams.

The main choice is between a large content library and training shaped around your own risk data. KnowBe4, Fortra Terranova and Infosec IQ offer wide libraries. Proofpoint and Mimecast use email and attack data to decide who needs which lesson. NINJIO and MetaCompliance focus on story-driven content.

Ask each vendor how often content changes, because repetitive training is the most common complaint in this category.

## How we evaluated

We looked at 119 security awareness training solutions from 102 companies, and the 7 on this page made the cut. We combined our judgment from years of leading enterprise security programs with market data from [Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist), our market intelligence platform, and with the vendor and review pages listed under Sources at the end of this page. For customer feedback, we left out paid reviews, reviews by vendor staff or partners, review campaigns and anything older than two years, so you get an accurate view of what customers say.

Four traits mattered most: training content people actually finish; phishing tests that feed into training; reports on risk by person and team; and automation that keeps campaigns running without heavy admin work. We left out technical skills labs, privacy-only courses, live events and consulting services. The order follows how widely each product is used by teams like yours. Company momentum shows how the vendor itself is growing, so a market leader can rank first with a lower score.

Read the full method: https://cybersectools.com/methodology#why

## What is Security Awareness Training

Security awareness training platforms teach employees to recognise phishing, social engineering, weak passwords and unsafe data handling. They deliver short courses and videos, run simulated phishing tests, nudge people at the moment of risky behavior and report who is improving and who needs more help.

This matters because people are part of almost every breach, whether they click a link, share a password or send data to the wrong place. Rules such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS and HIPAA also expect regular training. A good program turns staff into early reporters of real attacks instead of easy targets, and it shows you where to focus next.

### Compare Security Awareness Training solutions

This analysis focuses on seven security awareness solutions. The table compares them on vendor, who each one is best for, deployment model and the NIST CSF functions they cover.

| # | Solution | Best for | Starting price | Deployment | Company size | NIST CSF functions |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Fortra Terranova Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/terranova-security-awareness-training) (Featured) | Companies wanting customizable campaigns and courses | Contact sales | Cloud | Startup to Enterprise | Protect |
| 2 | [KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training](https://cybersectools.com/tools/knowbe4-security-awareness-training) | Companies wanting a large library that runs on its own | From $1.63 per user per month | Cloud | SMB to Enterprise | Protect, Detect |
| 3 | [Proofpoint ZenGuide](https://cybersectools.com/tools/proofpoint-security-awareness-training) | Teams wanting training driven by real attacks on their people | Contact sales | Cloud | SMB to Enterprise | Protect |
| 4 | [Mimecast Engage](https://cybersectools.com/tools/mimecast-engage) | Companies wanting short videos and behavior nudges | Contact sales | Cloud | SMB to Enterprise | Identify, Protect, Detect |
| 5 | [Infosec IQ](https://cybersectools.com/tools/infosec-infosec-iq) | Teams wanting a large library and behavior nudges | Contact sales | Cloud | SMB to Enterprise | Protect |
| 6 | [NINJIO AWARE](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ninjio-cybersecurity-awareness-training) | Companies wanting story-driven video training | Contact sales | Cloud | Startup to Enterprise | Protect, Detect |
| 7 | [MetaCompliance Automated Security Awareness](https://cybersectools.com/tools/metacompliance-menschliches-risiko-management) | Companies wanting automated, personalized learning paths | Contact sales | Cloud | SMB to Enterprise | Protect |

Vendors change prices, so check before you buy.

**See every Security Awareness Training solution we list**

The full Security Awareness Training market, filtered by company size, deployment and NIST coverage.

[Browse Security Awareness Training solutions →](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-awareness)

### 1. Fortra Terranova Security (Featured)

**[Fortra](https://mandos.io/data/companies/fortra?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Security awareness training platform with phishing simulations and content

Eden Prairie, United States · Founded 1982 · Momentum 48/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, HIPAA

**Best for:** Companies wanting customizable campaigns and courses

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/terranova-security-awareness-training

#### At a glance

- Vendor: Fortra
- Headquarters: Eden Prairie, United States
- Founded: 1982
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect
- Pricing: Contact sales

#### Our take

Fortra Terranova Security delivers security awareness campaigns on threats such as phishing, ransomware, smishing and vishing. It offers a course library, quizzes and phishing simulations that you can tailor to your company.

Admins manage training programs centrally, track learner progress and report on risk reduction, with modules aligned to compliance needs across many industries. It connects to Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Entra ID and Power BI.

Terranova earns its place on the library side of this category, because you can shape both courses and phishing tests to your own company instead of running stock campaigns. It fits companies of any size that live on Microsoft 365. If you want training driven by attack data rather than a set calendar, compare it with the risk-led picks before you choose.

#### Fortra Terranova Security main features

- Security awareness training content and course library
- Phishing simulation campaigns
- Training program management and administration
- Learner progress tracking and reporting
- Compliance-aligned training modules
- Customizable training campaigns
- Risk reduction analytics
- Multi-industry support

#### Fortra Terranova Security main integrations

Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Power BI

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Customizable courses and campaigns
- Phishing, smishing and vishing topics
- Compliance-aligned modules

Ask in the demo:

- Review the course library for your industry
- Ask how campaigns adapt to each learner
- Check reporting for your audits

### 2. KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

**[KnowBe4](https://mandos.io/data/companies/knowbe4?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Security awareness training platform with simulated phishing and content library

Clearwater, United States · Founded 2010 · $1.9B raised · Momentum 59/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, HIPAA

**Best for:** Companies wanting a large library that runs on its own

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/knowbe4-security-awareness-training

#### At a glance

- Vendor: KnowBe4
- Headquarters: Clearwater, United States
- Founded: 2010
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect, Detect
- Starting price: From $1.63 per user per month

#### Our take

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training pairs a content library in 35 languages with simulated phishing, custom phishing tests and point-of-failure training. Smart Groups tailor campaigns to user behavior, and more than 60 built-in reports cover training and phishing results.

It connects to Workday, ServiceNow, Okta, Cisco Duo, OneLogin, JumpCloud, Rippling and Cortex XSOAR, and AI recommends training for each person.

KnowBe4 leads this list because it pairs the widest language coverage here with rules that react to what each person does, which suits a global workforce. Its links to HR and identity systems keep enrollment in step with who joins and leaves. Plan the first integration work with care, since campaigns depend on that data being right.

#### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training main features

- Simulated phishing campaigns with customizable templates
- Security awareness training content library in 35 languages
- Smart Groups for tailored campaigns based on user behavior
- Automated administration console
- Over 60 built-in reports for training and phishing campaigns
- AI-driven personalized training recommendations
- Custom phishing tests and landing pages
- Point-of-failure education

#### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training main integrations

Workday, ServiceNow, Vanta, Tines, Idira, Sumo Logic, Cisco Duo, OneLogin, JumpCloud, Rippling, PingFederate, PingOne, CyberArk Identity, Cortex XSOAR, Cortex XSIAM, Netskope Cloud Exchange, Swimlane, D3 Security, Workato, Drata, Secureframe, Hyperproof, Sprinto, Trustero, ControlMap, Cypago, A-SCEND, anecdotes, SaaSAudit, IntelliGRC, Adlumin, Egress, Cyren Inbox Security, Dashlane, JupiterOne, Liongard, Exaforce, XM Cyber, Mirage, Anzenna, Harmonic Security, ScalePad, Gradient MSP, Truto, Synqly, SeeMetrics, Seemplicity, Tidal Cyber, Okta

#### What customers say

Sentiment: 55% positive · 32% mixed · 13% negative (from first-hand public reviews and comments, 2025 to 2026).
Most praised: Integrations.

KnowBe4 lets a small team run awareness training as a steady program that mostly runs itself, because new hires get enrolled through directory sync and people who fail a phishing test are sent follow-up training on their own. Customers draw on its large library of courses and phishing templates, and many credit the account and support team with doing much of the setup work alongside them. The catch is the first rollout, since the initial integration can take longer than planned before campaigns run smoothly.

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Large library in 35 languages
- Campaigns that run on their own
- More than 60 built-in reports

Ask in the demo:

- Check whether content suits your more advanced staff
- Plan time for the first setup
- Ask which features need higher tiers

### 3. Proofpoint ZenGuide

**[Proofpoint](https://mandos.io/data/companies/proofpoint?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Security awareness training platform to educate employees on cyber threats

Sunnyvale, United States · Founded 2002 · $86M raised · Momentum 57/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, FIPS 140, CSA STAR

**Best for:** Teams wanting training driven by real attacks on their people

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/proofpoint-security-awareness-training

#### At a glance

- Vendor: Proofpoint
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, United States
- Founded: 2002
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect
- Starting price: Contact sales

#### Our take

Proofpoint ZenGuide scores each person's risk from their behavior, role and the threats aimed at them, then enrolls them in training automatically. Phishing simulations are built from current attacks, and AI ThreatFlip turns real threats into training.

A Report Suspicious button works for email and mobile, just-in-time coaching reaches people at the moment of risk, and you can benchmark results against industry peers. It works with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

Proofpoint is here for the risk-led approach, because it decides who gets which lesson from the attacks actually aimed at each person. That works best if Proofpoint already guards your email, since that is where the threat data comes from. If it does not, ask how much of the scoring still works without it.

#### Proofpoint ZenGuide main features

- Behavioral and role-based risk insights
- Threat-informed risk scoring
- Report Suspicious button for email and mobile
- Automated risk-based learning and enrollment
- AI-driven adaptive learning
- Phishing simulations built from current attacks
- AI ThreatFlip Workflow
- Just-in-time coaching

#### Proofpoint ZenGuide main integrations

Microsoft Teams, SharePoint

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Training based on threats aimed at each person
- Report button for email and mobile
- Peer benchmarking

Ask in the demo:

- Ask whether you need Proofpoint email security for risk data
- Test the report button on mobile
- Review how risk scores are calculated

### 4. Mimecast Engage

**[Mimecast](https://mandos.io/data/companies/mimecast?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Human risk-centric security awareness training platform with behavioral insights

London, United Kingdom · Founded 2003 · $90M raised · Momentum 54/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, HIPAA, TISAX

**Best for:** Companies wanting short videos and behavior nudges

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/mimecast-engage

#### At a glance

- Vendor: Mimecast
- Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
- Founded: 2003
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Identify, Protect, Detect
- Starting price: Contact sales

#### Our take

Mimecast Engage analyzes employee email behavior and inbound attack data to find high-risk people and give them personalized training. It uses short videos, automated phishing simulations and real-time nudges in Slack and Microsoft Teams.

A central dashboard shows human risk, and content aligns with ISO, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR and HIPAA. It connects to CrowdStrike, Okta and Netskope for more risk signals.

It makes the list because it reaches people in the chat apps they already use and pulls risk signals from email, endpoint and identity products, not just from test results. That suits a company that runs on Slack or Teams and needs compliance-mapped content. Check that its reports give you the completion tracking your auditors ask for.

#### Mimecast Engage main features

- Employee email behavior analysis
- Inbound attack data analysis
- Risk-based employee identification
- Personalized training delivery
- Video-based security content
- Automated phishing simulations
- Real-time behavioral nudges
- Centralized human risk visibility dashboard

#### Mimecast Engage main integrations

Slack, Microsoft Teams, CrowdStrike, Okta, Netskope

#### What customers say

Sentiment: 86% positive · 14% mixed · 0% negative (from first-hand public reviews and comments, 2025 to 2026).
Most praised: Reports.
Most criticized: Reports, Missing features.

Mimecast Engage is known for short, funny training videos that staff can relate to and actually watch, and the phishing templates and simulations help show people what real attacks look like. Admins find it easy to run day to day. The catch is campaign and reporting options, which are rigid enough that tracking who finished training and following up takes extra manual work, and some customers say support is slow when something breaks.

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Short videos staff actually watch
- Nudges in Slack and Teams
- Risk based on email behavior

Ask in the demo:

- Ask how often new content is added
- Check reporting and campaign options
- Ask about support response times

**Alternatives to each solution on this list**

The closest Security Awareness Training alternatives for every pick, matched on features and integrations.

[See Security Awareness Training alternatives →](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives)

### 5. Infosec IQ

**[Infosec Institute](https://mandos.io/data/companies/infosec-institute?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Security awareness training platform with phishing simulation and human risk management

Madison, United States · Founded 2001 · Momentum 47/100 (Mandos)

**Best for:** Teams wanting a large library and behavior nudges

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/infosec-infosec-iq

#### At a glance

- Vendor: Infosec Institute
- Headquarters: Madison, United States
- Founded: 2001
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect
- Pricing: Contact sales

#### Our take

Infosec IQ offers more than 3,000 awareness resources, phishing simulations and alert-based nudges that train people when they do something risky. It includes compliance and incident response training modules.

Reporting dashboards track progress, and learners sync from Microsoft Entra ID.

Infosec IQ earns a spot for its sheer amount of content, so you can keep training fresh across a year without repeating lessons. Its incident response modules also help if you want staff to know what to do after they report something. The only listed sync is Microsoft Entra ID, so check fit if your directory is elsewhere.

#### Infosec IQ main features

- 3,000+ security awareness training resources
- Phishing simulation testing
- Alert-based training nudges for risky behaviors
- Human risk management capabilities
- Pre-built integrations with security products
- Reporting and analytics dashboards
- Compliance training content
- Incident response training modules

#### Infosec IQ main integrations

Microsoft Entra ID

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- More than 3,000 training resources
- Nudges at the moment of risky behavior
- Learner sync from Microsoft Entra ID

Ask in the demo:

- Review content for your audience
- Test the nudge triggers
- Check reporting for your managers

### 6. NINJIO AWARE

**[NINJIO](https://mandos.io/data/companies/ninjio?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Security awareness training platform using storytelling and personalization

Westlake Village, United States · Founded 2015 · Momentum 47/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: SOC 2

**Best for:** Companies wanting story-driven video training

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/ninjio-cybersecurity-awareness-training

#### At a glance

- Vendor: NINJIO
- Headquarters: Westlake Village, United States
- Founded: 2015
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect, Detect
- Pricing: Contact sales

#### Our take

NINJIO AWARE delivers monthly microlearning episodes based on real breaches, made in a Hollywood storytelling style. It builds an Emotional Susceptibility Profile for each person to personalize training and coaching.

Phishing simulations adjust difficulty automatically, and a one-click add-in lets staff report phishing. It also offers secure code training for developers. It connects to Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack and Microsoft Defender.

NINJIO belongs here on the story side, because short monthly episodes built on real breaches are designed to keep attention where long courses lose it. It fits companies from startups to enterprises, on Microsoft or Google. Weigh whether one episode a month gives you enough depth, or whether you need a library alongside it.

#### NINJIO AWARE main features

- Emotional Susceptibility Profile for personalized training
- Monthly microlearning video episodes based on real breaches
- Attack vector-based phishing simulation with automated difficulty levels
- One-click phishing email reporting add-in
- Personalized security coaching based on psychological triggers
- Secure code training for software developers
- Managed detection and response services
- Email threat defense

#### NINJIO AWARE main integrations

Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Defender

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Monthly episodes based on real breaches
- Training shaped by each person's triggers
- One-click phishing report add-in

Ask in the demo:

- Watch a few episodes with your staff
- Ask how the susceptibility profile is built
- Check languages for your workforce

### 7. MetaCompliance Automated Security Awareness

**[MetaCompliance](https://mandos.io/data/companies/metacompliance?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Automated, personalised security awareness training platform that adapts to each employee.

Derry, United Kingdom · Founded 2005 · Momentum 41/100 (Mandos)

Certifications: ISO 27001

**Best for:** Companies wanting automated, personalized learning paths

Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/metacompliance-menschliches-risiko-management

#### At a glance

- Vendor: MetaCompliance
- Headquarters: Derry, United Kingdom
- Founded: 2005
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- NIST CSF: Protect
- Pricing: Contact sales

#### Our take

MetaCompliance Automated Security Awareness builds learning paths by role, department and location and delivers them automatically. Story-driven content includes short videos and immersive scenarios, with phishing simulations built in.

It adds policy content to reinforce rules, offers training in more than 40 languages and tracks engagement and risk reduction in built-in reports. It works with Microsoft Teams and Slack.

MetaCompliance earns its place because it ties awareness training to your own policies and sets paths by role and location, which helps a company spread across many countries. It suits teams that answer to compliance as much as to security. Ask how often the content changes, so staff do not see the same scenarios year after year.

#### MetaCompliance Automated Security Awareness main features

- Personalised learning paths tailored by role, department, and location
- Automated security awareness training delivery
- Integrated phishing simulations
- Story-driven e-learning content with scenarios and real-life examples
- Bite-sized video modules and immersive learning experiences (e.g. Cyber Police)
- Virtual Presenter and Fusion learning modules
- Policy content integration to reinforce awareness
- Training available in 40+ languages

#### MetaCompliance Automated Security Awareness main integrations

Microsoft Teams, Slack

#### Before you buy

Where it is strong:

- Learning paths by role and location
- Training in more than 40 languages
- Policy content built in

Ask in the demo:

- Review content in your main languages
- Ask how policy acknowledgments are tracked
- Check reports for your auditors

## How they fit your cybersecurity program (NIST CSF)

NIST CSF 2.0 has six functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. The grid shows which functions each pick maps to in our record, so you can see where a solution sits in your program and what it leaves to other controls.

All 7 solutions map to Protect. 1 of 7 maps to Identify. 3 of 7 map to Detect. None map to Govern, Respond or Recover.

| Solution | Govern | Identify | Protect | Detect | Respond | Recover |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All solutions on this list | 0 of 7 | 1 of 7 | 7 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 7 | 0 of 7 |
| Fortra Terranova Security | – | – | 1 of 5 (Awareness and Training) | – | – | – |
| KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | – | – | 1 of 5 (Awareness and Training) | 1 of 2 (Continuous Monitoring) | – | – |
| Proofpoint ZenGuide | – | – | 1 of 5 (Awareness and Training) | – | – | – |
| Mimecast Engage | – | 1 of 3 (Risk Assessment) | 1 of 5 (Awareness and Training) | 1 of 2 (Continuous Monitoring) | – | – |
| Infosec IQ | – | – | 1 of 5 (Awareness and Training) | – | – | – |
| NINJIO AWARE | – | – | 1 of 5 (Awareness and Training) | 1 of 2 (Continuous Monitoring) | – | – |
| MetaCompliance Automated Security Awareness | – | – | 1 of 5 (Awareness and Training) | – | – | – |

Each cell shows how many of the function's NIST CSF 2.0 categories the solution maps to, with the category names.

A product helps you reach these outcomes, but it does not make you compliant on its own. Your people and processes do the rest.

## CISO checklist for selecting a Security Awareness Training product

Work through these steps in order to go from a yearly training checkbox to a contract you can defend.

1. **Decide what behaviors you most want to change.** Training should match your real risks.
2. **Review sample content with a few staff.** People finish training they find useful.
3. **Check languages for your whole workforce.** Training works best in people's own language.
4. **Confirm phishing tests feed into training.** Lessons stick when they follow a mistake.
5. **Connect your directory or HR system.** New hires and leavers stay in sync.
6. **Add a report button to every mail client.** Reporting is the habit you want to build.
7. **Ask how often content is refreshed.** Repetitive content is a common complaint.
8. **Check reports for auditors and managers.** You will need proof of completion.
9. **Price per user for three years.** Tiers and add-ons change the total.

**Compare Security Awareness Training solutions side by side**

Features, integrations, NIST coverage and deployment for every Security Awareness Training solution we list, in one table.

[Compare Security Awareness Training solutions →](https://cybersectools.com/compare)

## Other solutions we considered for this shortlist

We looked at 98 products for this list. These did not make the 7 above but are worth a look for the right team.

1. [Drill-Phish](https://cybersectools.com/tools/drill-phish) · dPhish
   Awareness & Phishing Simulation
2. [DiagnoPhish IT Awareness Training](https://cybersectools.com/tools/diagnophish-it-awareness-training) · Navixia SA
   IT security awareness & phishing training platform for employees and IT staff.
3. [Arsen Cybersecurity Awareness Training](https://cybersectools.com/tools/arsen-cybersecurity-awareness-training) · Arsen
   Employee cybersecurity awareness training via microlearning modules & simulations.
4. [Guardey Security Awareness Training](https://cybersectools.com/tools/guardey-security-awareness-training) · Guardey
   Gamified security awareness training platform with microlearning challenges
5. [Goldphish Security Awareness Training](https://cybersectools.com/tools/goldphish-security-awareness-training) · GoldPhish
   Security awareness training platform with phishing simulation capabilities
6. [RansomLeak Security Awareness Training](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ransomleak-security-awareness-training) · RansomLeak
   Security awareness training and human risk management platform with 3D simulations
7. [Fallax](https://cybersectools.com/tools/fallax)
   Phishing simulation and awareness training for any Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace plan
8. [Paragamix.Cyber](https://cybersectools.com/tools/paragamixcyber) · Paragamix GmbH
   Cyber drills for employees and leaders: phishing, AI literacy, BCM, CRA and NIS2.
9. [OpenText Security Awareness Training](https://cybersectools.com/tools/opentext-security-awareness-training) · OpenText Cybersecurity
   Security awareness training platform with phishing simulations and courses

Explore all Security Awareness Training solutions: https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-awareness

## Conclusion

Start with what your staff will actually finish. KnowBe4, Fortra Terranova and Infosec IQ offer large libraries, and KnowBe4 runs campaigns largely on its own. Proofpoint and Mimecast Engage shape training around the threats and behavior they see in your email.

NINJIO suits companies that want story-driven episodes, and MetaCompliance builds automated paths by role and location in many languages.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How often should staff get awareness training?

Short monthly lessons work better than one long course a year. Pair them with regular phishing tests so lessons turn into habits.

### What is the difference between awareness training and phishing simulation?

Training teaches people what to look for. Phishing simulation tests whether they apply it. Most platforms here do both, and some lean more on one side.

### How do we keep training from feeling repetitive?

Choose a platform that adds content often, varies formats and adapts to each person's level. Retire modules that most people already pass.

### What should we measure?

Track completion, phishing click rates and especially report rates. People who report suspicious messages quickly help stop real attacks.

### Does awareness training help with compliance?

Yes. Rules such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS and HIPAA expect regular training, and these platforms keep records of who completed what.

## Sources

These are the pages we reviewed for each pick: the vendor's own product page and website, its market data on Mandos, and every review page we read for customer feedback.

1. **Fortra Terranova Security** · Fortra: [Product page](https://www.fortra.com/terranova) · [Fortra website](https://www.fortra.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/fortra?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/fortra-security-awareness-training/reviews) · [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/terranova-security-awareness-training) · [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1aglbuf/recommended_platforms_for_simulated_phishing/)
2. **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** · KnowBe4: [Product page](https://www.knowbe4.com/products/security-awareness-training) · [KnowBe4 website](https://www.knowbe4.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/knowbe4?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/knowbe4-security-awareness-training) · [Reddit r/sysadmin](https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1hz8s23/knowbe4_end_user_cybersecurity_awareness_training/) · [Reddit r/cybersecurity](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1hz8sbk/knowbe4_end_user_cybersecurity_awareness_training/) · [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/knowbe4-security-awareness-training/reviews)
3. **Proofpoint ZenGuide** · Proofpoint: [Product page](https://www.proofpoint.com/us/products/mitigate-human-risk) · [Proofpoint website](https://www.proofpoint.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/proofpoint?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-zenguide/reviews)
4. **Mimecast Engage** · Mimecast: [Product page](https://www.mimecast.com/products/mimecast-engage-awareness-training/) · [Mimecast website](https://www.mimecast.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/mimecast?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/mimecast-engage) · [Reddit: mimecasts awareness training queues are worse](https://www.reddit.com/r/mimecast/comments/1pq0w93/mimecasts_awareness_training_queues_are_worse/) · [Reddit: security awareness arctic wolf vs mimecast or](https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1me6yd4/security_awareness_arctic_wolf_vs_mimecast_or/) · [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-security-awareness-training/reviews) · [Reddit: security awareness offerings mimecast vs arctic](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1mdajxj/security_awareness_offerings_mimecast_vs_arctic/)
5. **Infosec IQ** · Infosec Institute: [Product page](https://www.infosecinstitute.com/iq/) · [Infosec Institute website](https://www.infosecinstitute.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/infosec-institute?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/infosec-iq/reviews) · [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/infosec-iq) · [PeerSpot](https://www.peerspot.com/products/infosec-iq-reviews)
6. **NINJIO AWARE** · NINJIO: [Product page](https://ninjio.com/aware/) · [NINJIO website](https://www.ninjio.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/ninjio?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/ninjio-542783140)
7. **MetaCompliance Automated Security Awareness** · MetaCompliance: [Product page](https://www.metacompliance.com/automated-security-awareness) · [MetaCompliance website](https://metacompliance.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/metacompliance?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [Reddit: mimecast causing false positives phishing](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1m83wl2/mimecast_causing_false_positives_phishing/) · [Reddit: whats the best security awareness training for](https://www.reddit.com/r/ITManagers/comments/1smcxvi/whats_the_best_security_awareness_training_for/) · [Reddit: security awareness training](https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/dohr0l/security_awareness_training/)

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