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Head-to-head · Cybersecurity Training Platforms

Adaptive Security vs Living Security

  • 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
Living Security #7 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 6.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Try Living Security

Adaptive Security leads on 3 checks, Living Security 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 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

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

Adaptive Security is the better fit for teams wanting advanced AI-driven simulations. Living Security is the better fit for teams prioritizing human-risk measurement.

  • Adaptive Security fits best

    Teams wanting advanced AI-driven simulations

  • Living Security fits best

    Teams prioritizing human-risk measurement

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Side by side

Feature Adaptive Security 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Living Security 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.7
Ranking #4 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms #7 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms
Best for Teams wanting advanced AI-driven simulations Teams prioritizing human-risk measurement
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 Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 20 integrations 160+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Adaptive Security 5/5 · Living Security 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
  • Role- and risk-based training with adaptive campaigns
  • Human Risk Index, risk-factor, compliance, and executive reporting
  • Broad identity, HR, collaboration, and security 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 requires contacting the sales team
  • Phishing simulations are an add-on to the Train package
  • Automated orchestration and risk-based access controls require Adapt
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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Living Security is a cybersecurity training and human risk management platform for organizations that want to measure workforce behavior and tailor security awareness programs. It combines role- and risk-based training, adaptive campaigns,…

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  1. Adaptive SecurityCybersecurity Training Platforms 7.4Pricing on request
  2. Living SecurityCybersecurity Training Platforms 6.7Pricing 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
  • Living Security — where it wins

    • Role- and risk-based training with adaptive campaigns
    • Human Risk Index, risk-factor, compliance, and executive reporting
    • Broad identity, HR, collaboration, and security integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting the sales team
    • Phishing simulations are an add-on to the Train package
    • Automated orchestration and risk-based access controls require Adapt
  • Adaptive Security7.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • Living Security6.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A risk-focused training platform for measuring and reducing human-led security risk.

    Try Living SecurityFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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