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Head-to-head · Cybersecurity Training Platforms

Living Security vs Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Living Security #7 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 6.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Try Living Security
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training #9 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Proofpoint

Living Security leads on 1 check, Proofpoint Security Awareness Training on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLiving Security · 6.7/10
  • Most featuresLiving Security · 2 of 5

Living Security scores higher on our rubric for cybersecurity training platforms: 6.7 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.

Living Security offers phishing simulations; Proofpoint Security Awareness Training doesn't publish it.

Living Security is the better fit for teams prioritizing human-risk measurement. Proofpoint Security Awareness Training is the better fit for large organizations needing threat-informed testing.

  • Living Security fits best

    Teams prioritizing human-risk measurement

  • Proofpoint Security Awareness Training fits best

    Large organizations needing threat-informed testing

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Side by side

Feature Living Security 6.7/10 Visit ↗ Proofpoint Security Awareness Training 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.7 6.6
Ranking #7 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms #9 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms
Best for Teams prioritizing human-risk measurement Large organizations needing threat-informed testing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, PCI DSS ISO 27001
Integrations 160+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Living Security 2/5 · Proofpoint Security Awareness Training 1/5
Phishing simulations ✓ (best) Not published
Awareness content Not published Not published
Automated campaigns Not published Not published
Risk scoring ✓ ✓
SSO support Not published Not published
Specs
Content languages Not published Not published
Training formats Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Role- and risk-based training with adaptive campaigns
  • Human Risk Index, risk-factor, compliance, and executive reporting
  • Broad identity, HR, collaboration, and security integrations
  • Simulates phishing, SMS, and USB-based threats
  • Automates targeted enrollment and follow-up training
  • Connects with Proofpoint, directories, LMS platforms, and SIEMs
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Access is web-based
  • May be broader than needed for phishing-only programs
Our verdict

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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Proofpoint Security Awareness Training is a web-based platform for organizations that need to assess and improve employee security awareness. Its program covers phishing simulations and tests, SMS and SMShing campaigns, USB simulations,…

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  1. Living SecurityCybersecurity Training Platforms 6.7Pricing on request
  2. Proofpoint Security Awareness TrainingCybersecurity Training Platforms 6.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Proofpoint Security Awareness Training — where it wins

    • Simulates phishing, SMS, and USB-based threats
    • Automates targeted enrollment and follow-up training
    • Connects with Proofpoint, directories, LMS platforms, and SIEMs

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Access is web-based
    • May be broader than needed for phishing-only programs
  • Living Security6.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Try Living SecurityFull verdict →
  • Proofpoint Security Awareness Training6.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad, threat-informed awareness platform for organizations that need measurable employee-risk programs.

    Visit ProofpointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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