# Immersive vs SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training Comparison

| | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 109 | 35 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (56.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (51.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Immersive

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Content Quality (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Lab Issues (2 reviews)
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)

### SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Ease of Understanding (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Course Quality (1 reviews)
- Phishing Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (68 reviews) | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (69 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (61 reviews) | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 9.7 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (63 reviews) | 9.6 (27 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Immersive

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: EndUser Awareness Training

Price: Contact Us Per Year

Description: Relevant curriculum designed and curated by SANS Subject Matter Experts to reduce risk, increase awareness, and mature programs.

Key Features:
- Over 50 Modules across 6 tracks
- Localized translation in 34 languages

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sans-workforce-security-and-risk-training/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Technical Skills Development

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Immersive** | 9.0/10 | 55 |
| **SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Skill Gap Analysis** | 8.5 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Skill Assessment** | 8.8 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Projects** | 8.8 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Comprehension Checks** | 9.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Course Recommendation Engine** | 8.9 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Learning Paths** | 9.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Channels** | 9.1 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Content

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interactive Content** | 9.6 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video Content** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Reporting and Analytics

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Advanced Analytics** | 9.3 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **SSO** | 9.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API Access** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Awareness Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Immersive** | 9.1/10 | 44 |
| **SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training** | 8.7/10 | 23 |

#### Assessment

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Assessment** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Phishing Assessment** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Baselining** | 9.1 (30 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 

#### Training

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | 9.2 (35 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Interactive Training** | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | 9.2 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk-scoring** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **White-Labeling** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **AI-generated Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Course Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Immersive** | 8.6/10 | 25 |
| **SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training** | N/A | N/A |

#### Courses

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personalized recommendations** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **High-quality content** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projects** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **In-course assessments** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certification practice tests** | 7.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Team-level monitoring** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Administrative dashboard** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certificates** | 7.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile compatibility** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline access** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Secure Code Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Immersive** | 8.7/10 | 24 |
| **SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training** | N/A | N/A |

#### Extensibility

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **White-Labeling** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Baselining** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Code Analysis** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Assessment

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrated Learning** | 8.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | 9.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Assesment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Developer Assesment** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cybersecurity Professional Development

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Immersive** | N/A | N/A |
| **SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Reporting and Analytics - Cybersecurity Professional Development

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baselining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cybersecurity Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality - Cybersecurity Professional Development

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Accessibilty - Cybersecurity Professional Development

| Feature | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Security Awareness Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-awareness-training)

**Unique to Immersive (4):** [Secure Code Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-training), [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development), [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers), [Cybersecurity Professional Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cybersecurity-professional-development)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Immersive | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 13.5% | 14.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.2% | 51.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 56.3% | 34.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Immersive

- **Computer & Network Security:** 24.0%
- **Financial Services:** 15.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.1%
- **Banking:** 3.1%
- **Military:** 3.1%
- **E-Learning:** 2.1%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 21.9%

#### SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1%
- **Higher Education:** 14.3%
- **Automotive:** 5.7%
- **Computer Software:** 5.7%
- **Insurance:** 5.7%
- **Financial Services:** 5.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.7%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 31.4%

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## Alternatives

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- [EasyLlama](https://www.g2.com/products/easyllama/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (401 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### Immersive

- Title: [Is there a way to ask the community clues about difficult labs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-ask-the-community-clues-about-difficult-labs) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Joseph! Our Community Mode: community.immersivelabs.online is free access to had picked labs that help raise awareness about the latest threats to the..."
- Title: [What are the benefits and drawbacks of using Immersive Labs for cybersecurity training, and what advice would you offer to new users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-using-immersive-labs-for-cybersecurity-training-and-what-advice-would-you-offer-to-new-users) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Immersive Labs is good for cybersecurity training because it's hands-on and always up-to-date. But, it can be pricey and sometimes hard.
Tips for new..."
- Title: [What is Immersive Labs used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-immersive-labs-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Immersive Labs is used for cybersecurity training.
It helps people learn about cybersecurity with hands-on exercises and challenges. Think of it like a..."
- Title: [What's the best way to find the answers? Is there a community where to share the experiences and knowledge of the labs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-way-to-find-the-answers-is-there-a-community-where-to-share-the-experiences-and-knowledge-of-the-labs) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Elio! We do not share answers but we encourage you to reach out to your team to share knowledge and solve the labs together. Watch out for the pioneer..."
- Title: [is there a way to phrase the questions better with points based incentives so that the user can ask for a hint but lose points etc](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-phrase-the-questions-better-with-points-based-incentives-so-that-the-user-can-ask-for-a-hint-but-lose-points-etc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you for your suggestion, Stuart! It is definitely an area our product team is exploring to develop. I will log your comment into our customer feedback..."

### SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training

- Title: [Is the SANS Institute good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-the-sans-institute-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It's the best. I must Say!! "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/immersive-vs-sans-workforce-security-and-risk-training)