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Time to Implement

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Discover how Qualcomm transformed its lowest-performing employees into top cybersecurity advocates with Hoxhunt’s positive, gamified approach. Learn the secrets behind their success.
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Discover how Qualcomm transformed its lowest-performing employees into top cybersecurity advocates with Hoxhunt’s positive, gamified approach. Learn the secrets behind their success.
Avanade not only reduced their cyber-risk but also saved the equivalent of 5 full-time SOC analysts.
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Avanade not only reduced their cyber-risk but also saved the equivalent of 5 full-time SOC analysts.
I love to talk about Hoxhunt. because for us it was very important that we have a phishing simulation tool (that works), without blaming the employees, that we have a funny thing, and more friendly.
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I love to talk about Hoxhunt. because for us it was very important that we have a phishing simulation tool (that works), without blaming the employees, that we have a funny thing, and more friendly."
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"In the cybersecurity department, we don’t normally get positive feedback from our end users. However, Hoxhunt is an exception to the rule. It’s much cheaper to prevent a cyber attack than to clean up the mess afterwards." — Antti Palokanga
Stella Stevens from London Borough of Camden set out to transform their 5,000-person security awareness training program. With help from Secon, Stella found Hoxhunt.
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Stella Stevens from London Borough of Camden set out to transform their 5,000-person security awareness training program. With help from Secon, Stella found Hoxhunt.
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Users consistently praise the engaging gamification and realistic phishing simulations that make learning about cybersecurity enjoyable and effective. The platform's intuitive design and easy setup enhance user experience, allowing employees to stay alert to potential threats while competing with peers. However, some users note that the phishing scenarios can occasionally be too obvious.

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Vinod O.
VO
Senior L2 Network Specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Practical, Engaging Security Training with Realistic Phishing Simulations"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

What I like most about Hoxhunt is how it delivers security awareness training in a very practical and engaging way. The phishing simulations are realistic and relevant, which helps users clearly understand real-world threats instead of relying on generic training content. The instant feedback and short learning moments after each simulation reinforce good security behavior without overwhelming users. From an admin perspective, the dashboard is intuitive, reporting is clear, and it’s easy to track user progress and risk levels. Overall, Hoxhunt strikes a great balance between effective security training and a positive user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

some advanced reporting or behavioral insights could be presented in a more granular or export-friendly way for deeper analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ML
Senior Manager, HR Operations
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Realistic Phishing Simulations That Sharpen My Spam-Spotting Skills"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

Hoxhunt has genuinely improved my ability to spot spam and phishing emails. The scenarios are extremely realistic—far more so than other security awareness tools I’ve used in the past—and they closely mirror the kinds of messages that actually show up in a real inbox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

Honestly, I don't have many complaints. There aren't too many emails sent, the trainings are short and to the point, and it helps me think before opening a suspicious email. No complaints at this time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LC
Quality Assurance Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Hoxhunt Makes Security Awareness Feel Effortless and Engaging"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

Honestly, the biggest thing Hoxhunt has going for it is that it doesn't feel like training. Most companies do that one annual security course where you sit through a slideshow for 45 minutes, click "I understand," and forget everything by lunch. Hoxhunt just quietly sends you the occasional fake phishing email and waits to see what you do. That's it. It's low-key enough that people actually engage with it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

it only covers phishing. It's very good at that one thing, but cybersecurity awareness is broader than email threats, and Hoxhunt doesn't really address the rest of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Chirag A.
CA
Software Automation Developer
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Realistic Phishing Simulations with Strong Analytics and Adaptive Training"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

I really like how they have the adaptive training, spicy modes and also the integration with the outlook ribbons of hoxhunt button.

The simulated phishing emails look very close to real‑world threats.

Also the Strong analytics, reporting dashboard promoting the competitive nature with peers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

Sometimes there are too many emails, which can cause alert fatigue. Also, because the emails look realistic and legitimate, they can sometimes create a sense of threat and make me worry about real, original emails. As a result, I end up viewing them all with extra caution and double-checking them using the hoxhunt button. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Weronika W.
WW
Junior Collections Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Fun, Engaging Cybersecurity Training That Keeps Me Coming Back"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

Mini-game experience for sure. As a gamer myself if find it fun and egaging while it is also informative. I find Hoxhunt's strategy very effective, I not only learn about cyber security but I have fun doing it and I'm always excited to find a Hoxhunt email. The levelling up and achievemets are simple, fun and keep me wanting to gain move. The interface is functional, instructions are clear, integrating this fuction was simple and so is using it on a daily basis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

Honestly I don't think there is anything I dislike. Perhaps I would like to see the hox emails apprear more often, but on the other hand it is important not to over-do it, so it stays refreshing and not annoying. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akshay Singh S.
AS
Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Low-Friction, Inbox-Based Security Training with Fast, Technical Feedback"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

"As a software engineer at Publicis Sapient, I value Hoxhunt’s low-friction, technical approach to security. It replaces long training videos with instant, 'catch-and-learn' simulations that live directly in my inbox.

I especially appreciate the immediate feedback loop—after reporting a threat, I get a quick technical breakdown of the headers and social engineering tactics used. It turns a compliance task into a 30-second problem-solving challenge that doesn't disrupt my development workflow or context-switch me away from my code." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

"As a developer, I find the predictability a bit limiting after a while; once you recognize the vendor’s templates, it feels more like 'spot the Hoxhunt' than a true security test.

Additionally, the gamification can conflict with deep work. The pressure to report simulations quickly to maintain leaderboard standing rewards constant inbox monitoring, which is counterproductive when I’m trying to stay in the 'flow state' for complex coding or deployments." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
UA
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Engaging, User-Friendly Training That Makes Spotting Scams Easy"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

I like how easy Hoxhunt is to engage with and navigate. As a competitive person, I enjoy that after every successfully reported email (for example), you earn stars that keep accumulating and lead to badges. When I report an email, I also like how Hoxhunt breaks down the most important signs of a scam and makes me more aware of what to look out for. The ease of using Hoxhunt is a bonus! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

It is very user friendly and informs me of how to navigate the scams that could be sent over, so I do not believe Hoxhunt has any downsides! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AP
Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Interactive, Innovative Interface with Motivating Leaderboards and Great Training Mode"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

The best thing about hoxhunt is that it has a very interactive and innovative interface. The leaderboard ranking gives a motivation to actively track the phishing emails and keep the score high. Also, the training mode is very nice way to train ourselves and beaware of real phishing emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

The only thing I don’t like about Hoxhunt is that the average time to report is calculated from when the email is received, rather than from when it’s actually read. That makes the average reporting time look higher than it really is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SP
Quality Engineer L2
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Engaging Security Awareness Platform"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

It's an interactive and adaptive learning approach. The platform uses gamified micro-training and real-time feedback to make spotting and reporting phishing emails both engaging and effective. This not only helps me stay alert to potential threats but also builds confidence in handling suspicious emails. I also appreciate that it reduces the burden on security teams by automating phishing analysis, while still giving employees meaningful insights. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

I find Hoxhunt valuable overall, but at times the exercises are too similar, and the notifications can be disruptive. More diverse content and flexible scheduling would improve the experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RE
Threat Intelligence Manager
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effective, Realistic Cybersecurity Training with Phishing Simulations"
What do you like best about Hoxhunt?

Hoxhunt is a rational program that helps in training about cybersecurity and this keeps all users highly informed and motivated

Hoxhunt is a realistic approach that helps in phishing simulations and this gives a versatile detection in case there is any attack

The program creates competent programs for security awareness and vulnerabilities, something makes people understand about social engineering and identify changes in behaviors

The app delivers short courses and this makes the ongoing training more effective and enjoyable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hoxhunt?

The regular emails phishing simulations makes the inboxes fee spammy

The app leads to alert fatigue, something that makes some users feel stressed out Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

12 months

Average Discount

14%

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