# Proofpoint Security Awareness Training vs SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training Comparison

| | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 334 | 35 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (54.4% 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

### Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

Pros:
- Training (7 reviews)
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Phishing Issues (5 reviews)
- Integration Issues (4 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 | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (216 reviews) | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (280 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (248 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (190 reviews) | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (209 reviews) | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (188 reviews) | 9.7 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (211 reviews) | 9.6 (27 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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

### Security Awareness Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proofpoint Security Awareness Training** | 8.0/10 | 126 |
| **SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training** | 8.7/10 | 23 |

#### Assessment

| Feature | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Assessment** | 8.2 (100 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Phishing Assessment** | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Baselining** | 8.2 (102 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 

#### Training

| Feature | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | 8.2 (117 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Interactive Training** | 8.2 (113 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | 7.5 (92 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk-scoring** | 8.1 (103 reviews) | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | 7.9 (110 reviews) | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **White-Labeling** | 8.0 (88 reviews) | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.1 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **AI-generated Content** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 5.8% | 14.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 39.8% | 51.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 54.4% | 34.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

- **Financial Services:** 8.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.5%
- **Retail:** 5.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.6%
- **Construction:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 3.1%
- **Education Management:** 2.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 52.6%

#### 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

### Alternatives to Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

- [Hoxhunt](https://www.g2.com/products/hoxhunt/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3700 reviews)
- [KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/knowbe4-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2372 reviews)
- [Infosec IQ](https://www.g2.com/products/infosec-iq/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (654 reviews)
- [MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/metacompliance-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1125 reviews)
- [SoSafe](https://www.g2.com/products/sosafe/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (800 reviews)
- [usecure](https://www.g2.com/products/usecure/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (328 reviews)
- [NINJIO Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjio-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (388 reviews)
- [Webroot Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (71 reviews)
- [Arctic Wolf](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (279 reviews)
- [Hacker Rangers Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/hacker-rangers-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (859 reviews)

### Alternatives to SANS Workforce Security and Risk Training

- [KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/knowbe4-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2372 reviews)
- [Infosec IQ](https://www.g2.com/products/infosec-iq/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (654 reviews)
- [Hoxhunt](https://www.g2.com/products/hoxhunt/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3700 reviews)
- [NINJIO Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjio-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (388 reviews)
- [MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/metacompliance-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1125 reviews)
- [SoSafe](https://www.g2.com/products/sosafe/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (800 reviews)
- [Hacker Rangers Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/hacker-rangers-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (859 reviews)
- [EasyLlama](https://www.g2.com/products/easyllama/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (406 reviews)
- [usecure](https://www.g2.com/products/usecure/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (328 reviews)
- [PhishingBox](https://www.g2.com/products/phishingbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (273 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

- Title: [What is Proofpoint Security Awareness Training used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-proofpoint-security-awareness-training-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Proofpoint Security Awareness Training is used to educate and train employees on recognizing and responding to cybersecurity threats, such as phishing,..."
- Title: [What are the key elements of a Security Awareness Training & Education Program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-key-elements-of-a-security-awareness-training-education-program) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Senior leader support and engagement is critical to success.  The actual program must be applicable and practical and focus on the value that the training..."
- Title: [What is the main purpose of security awareness training?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-main-purpose-of-security-awareness-training) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To secure your company's cyber threats. You could have the best tools in the world but you can still become compromised and it will only take 1 user and a..."
- Title: [When will the product be integrated more tightly into the Microsoft suite of products?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14453-when-will-the-product-be-integrated-more-tightly-into-the-microsoft-suite-of-products) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,

Currently with Microsoft we have integrations with Outlook (all clients) for email reporting and analysis. We also have integrations for user..."
- Title: [Do you use tools like CASB and DLP to target certain departments or people?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14386-do-you-use-tools-like-casb-and-dlp-to-target-certain-departments-or-people) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can assign training and assessments within Wombat, based on all the meta data you provide with your user synchronization. This can either be information..."

### 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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