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Head-to-head · Cybersecurity Training Platforms

Adaptive Security vs Infosec IQ

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Adaptive Security #4 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site
Infosec IQ #6 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Infosec IQ

Adaptive Security leads on 3 checks, Infosec IQ on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdaptive Security · 7.4/10
  • Most featuresAdaptive Security · 5 of 5

Adaptive Security scores higher on our rubric for cybersecurity training platforms: 7.4 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Adaptive Security offers awareness content; Infosec IQ doesn't publish it. Adaptive Security offers automated campaigns; Infosec IQ doesn't publish it. Adaptive Security offers sso support; Infosec IQ doesn't publish it.

Adaptive Security is the better fit for teams wanting advanced AI-driven simulations. Infosec IQ is the better fit for large enterprises needing deep customization.

  • Adaptive Security fits best

    Teams wanting advanced AI-driven simulations

  • Infosec IQ fits best

    Large enterprises needing deep customization

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Side by side

Feature Adaptive Security 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Infosec IQ 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.9
Ranking #4 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms #6 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms
Best for Teams wanting advanced AI-driven simulations Large enterprises needing deep customization
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 20 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Adaptive Security 5/5 · Infosec IQ 2/5
Phishing simulations ✓ ✓
Awareness content ✓ (best) Not published
Automated campaigns ✓ (best) Not published
Risk scoring ✓ ✓
SSO support ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Content languages Not published Not published
Training formats Mixed Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Simulates phishing, SMS, voice, and deepfake attacks
  • Scores risk at person, team, and department levels
  • Connects with major identity and HR systems
  • 2,000+ phishing templates with drag-and-drop campaign creation
  • Risk-based assignments, behavior scoring, and learner risk grades
  • Broad directory, LMS, SIEM, BI, and API integrations
Cons
  • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Web-only delivery may not suit every training environment
  • Advanced simulation breadth may exceed basic training needs
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • Standard does not include LMS integration or SCORM support
  • Its broad administration features may exceed simpler team needs
Our verdict

Adaptive Security is a web-based security awareness training platform from TeamGuard AI Inc. It is designed for small businesses, mid-market organizations, enterprises, and regulated industries that need to prepare employees for phishing…

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Infosec IQ is a web-based security awareness and phishing simulation platform from Infosec, a division of Cengage Learning. It is designed for organizations and managed service providers that need employee training, simulated phishing,…

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  1. Adaptive SecurityCybersecurity Training Platforms 7.4Pricing on request
  2. Infosec IQCybersecurity Training Platforms 6.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Adaptive Security — where it wins

    • Simulates phishing, SMS, voice, and deepfake attacks
    • Scores risk at person, team, and department levels
    • Connects with major identity and HR systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Web-only delivery may not suit every training environment
    • Advanced simulation breadth may exceed basic training needs

  • Infosec IQ — where it wins

    • 2,000+ phishing templates with drag-and-drop campaign creation
    • Risk-based assignments, behavior scoring, and learner risk grades
    • Broad directory, LMS, SIEM, BI, and API integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
    • Standard does not include LMS integration or SCORM support
    • Its broad administration features may exceed simpler team needs
  • Adaptive Security7.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A strong fit for teams needing simulations across email, SMS, voice, and deepfakes.

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  • Infosec IQ6.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A customizable awareness platform for enterprises with complex phishing and reporting needs.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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