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Proofpoint

Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

Composite Score

7.5 /10

CX Score

7.8 /10

36 Reviews Write a Review

What is Proofpoint Security Awareness Training?

Engage your end users and arm them against real-world cyber attacks, using personalized cybersecurity training based on our industry-leading threat intelligence. Instead of wasting time with one-size-fits-all content, we help you deliver the right cybersecurity awareness training to the right people at the right time.

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Awards & Recognition

Proofpoint Security Awareness Training won the following awards in the Security Awareness & Training category

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1 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2025

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2 Top Rated Features

2022

Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

83 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Proofpoint Security Awareness Training?

2% Negative

16% Neutral

82% Positive

Pros

Transparent
Security Protects
Enables Productivity
Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Content Quality

Interactive Training

Variety of Training Materials

Knowledge Tests

Topic Breadth

Ease of User Management

Real-time analytics

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting

Customizability

Simulated Attacks

LMS Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Business Value Created

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Data Integration

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Reviews

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Finance
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2020

Great for outsourcing security compliance training

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Role: Operations
Industry: Energy
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2020

Very easy to navigate; super helpful

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Reliable

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Government
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2020

Fantastic product, very capable!

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Efficient Service
Effective Service

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What is Proofpoint Security Awareness Training?

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Awards & Recognition

Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Ratings

83 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Proofpoint Security Awareness Training?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Content Quality The content of training is of high quality and goes to the desired level of depth regarding security best practices, while still engaging end users.

Interactive Training Follows the concepts of micro learning approach with short burst of interactive videos and modules

Variety of Training Materials Training is delivered through many media including videos, decks, emails, posters, and other supplemental training materials.

Knowledge Tests Testing is available to gauge the knowledge levels of end-users, particularly after a training module has been completed.

Topic Breadth The breadth of training topics being covered is broad and fairly comprehensive, including industry-specific or compliance-based topics as needed.

Ease of User Management The CBT product is easy to use and administer with multiple end user groups and to regularly manage the awareness and training program.

Real-time analytics Monitor the behavior of the user or a group so it can provide reports and guidance on the risk profile and suggest training content

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting Dashboards and reports for employee completion of training, test scores, and other aspects of the security awareness and training program.

Customizability Training content can be modified or customized to organizational needs. This can be done through the product itself or by direct request to the vendor.

Simulated Attacks There is the ability to perform simulated end-user attacks. This includes mock spear-phishing, SMS phishing, and phone social engineering.

LMS Integration Provides full LMS capabilities by either being SCORM-compliant (integration with an existing on premise LMS) or by providing SaaS-based LMS capabilities.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Reviews

Great for outsourcing security compliance training

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Very easy to navigate; super helpful

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Fantastic product, very capable!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Content Quality

Interactive Training

Variety of Training Materials

Knowledge Tests

Topic Breadth

Ease of User Management

Real-time analytics

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting

Customizability

Simulated Attacks

LMS Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Data Integration

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization