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Proofpoint Security Awareness Training vs Infosec IQ
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training leads on 0 checks, Infosec IQ on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreProofpoint Security Awareness Training · 8.9/10
- Most featuresProofpoint Security Awareness Training · 5 of 6
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training scores higher on our rubric for phishing simulation software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training is the better fit for enterprise programs with strong risk analytics. Infosec IQ is the better fit for large or multi-tenant training teams.
- Proofpoint Security Awareness Training fits best
Enterprise programs with strong risk analytics
- Infosec IQ fits best
Large or multi-tenant training teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Infosec IQ 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Phishing Simulation Software | #7 in Phishing Simulation Software |
| Best for | Enterprise programs with strong risk analytics | Large or multi-tenant training teams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001 | GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Proofpoint Security Awareness Training 5/6 · Infosec IQ 1/6 | ||
| Campaign automation | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Landing page builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Risk scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Training content | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| SIEM export | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Simulation channels | Multichannel | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training is a web-based platform for organizations that need to measure and reduce employee exposure to phishing and related threats. It supports phishing simulations, SMS and SMShing campaigns, USB… Read the review → |
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 to run phishing campaigns, assign… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training — where it wins
- Covers phishing, SMS, SMShing and USB simulation channels
- Ranks risky users and top clickers with People Risk Explorer
- Connects with Proofpoint, Microsoft, LMS, SIEM and reporting workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process
- The product is available through the web
- Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller program needs
Infosec IQ — where it wins
- 2,000+ phishing templates plus a drag-and-drop campaign builder
- Automated assignments, risk grades, behavior scoring, and dashboards
- Multi-tenant administration with SSO and broad directory integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact with sales
- LMS integration, SCORM, and custom reporting require Enterprise
- Infosec Skills courses and cyber ranges require the Skills tier
- Proofpoint Security Awareness Training8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A multichannel awareness platform for organizations that need detailed people-risk analytics.
Visit ProofpointFull verdict → - Infosec IQ8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad phishing simulation and awareness platform for large, distributed training teams.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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