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Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

7.1 /10

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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Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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82 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+79 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?

3% Negative

24% Neutral

73% Positive

Pros

Transparent
Security Protects
Enables Productivity
Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Content Quality

Ease of User Management

Simulated Attacks

Variety of Training Materials

Just in Time Alerts

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting

Knowledge Tests

Topic Breadth

Customizability

LMS Integration

Gamification

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Reviews

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2020

Product has some ok features though issues too

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

Pros

Respectful
Reliable
Unique Features
Includes Product Enhancements

Cons

Slower Product Innovation
Inhibits Innovation
Less Performance Enhancing

Role: Human Resources
Industry: Other
Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2020

Easy to integrate, but a little pricey. Easy to in

Likeliness to Recommend

1 /10

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Enables Productivity
Effective Service
Helps Innovate

Cons

Vendor Friendly Policies
Vendor's Interest First
Less Generous

Shereen B.

Role: Vendor Management
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2020

Easy to use reliable and overall great product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Proofpoint Security Awareness Training from other similar products?

Ease of use

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

faster reliable

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing it’s great

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Don’t hesitate

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

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Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Ratings

82 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+79 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.

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.

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

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

Just in Time Alerts Integration with other security technologies, such as DLP, EPP, etc. allows users to be warned before taking potentially dangerous actions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gamification Offers Learning Tracks with Badges/Certificates or other gamification elements to keep learners engaged.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

Product has some ok features though issues too

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Easy to integrate, but a little pricey. Easy to in

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Shereen B.

Easy to use reliable and overall great product

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Content Quality

Ease of User Management

Simulated Attacks

Variety of Training Materials

Just in Time Alerts

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting

Knowledge Tests

Topic Breadth

Customizability

LMS Integration

Gamification

Vendor Capability Ratings

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization