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Proofpoint Email Protection vs SANS Security Awareness vs inspired eLearning Security Awareness Training comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Security Awareness Training category, the mindshare of inspired eLearning Security Awareness Training is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proofpoint Email Protection is 9.8%, down from 11.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SANS Security Awareness is 1.7%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Awareness Training Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Proofpoint Email Protection9.8%
SANS Security Awareness1.7%
inspired eLearning Security Awareness Training0.6%
Other87.9%
Security Awareness Training
 

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Proofpoint is used as an email security gateway for big enterprises, primarily for their on-premises servers. Many customers also use it alongside Office 365 Proofpoint offers a complete solution for email security with features like DLP, email archiving, and encryption. The most valuable…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
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Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
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In terms of pricing, it is okay compared to others. I would say it is normal. Additional costs do come in, but it enh...
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I believe they still need to improve by consolidating some portals, as currently, you have to log in separately to a ...
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Proofpoint Enterprise Protection, Cofense PhishMe, Proofpoint Digital Protection
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Sample Customers

IBM Cybersecurity, SANTIKOS Entertainment, Homebridge, Bar Louie
Blocket, University of Waterloo, Lincoln Memorial University, WellSpan Health, U-Haul, Carestream Health, Westinghouse
SECO Energy, Unitil Corporation
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