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Proofpoint’s ZenGuide vs TalentLMS comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Proofpoint’s ZenGuide
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Security Awareness Training (4th)
TalentLMS
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Learning Management Systems (LMS) (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Proofpoint’s ZenGuide and TalentLMS aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Proofpoint’s ZenGuide is designed for Security Awareness Training and holds a mindshare of 7.3%, up 2.4% compared to last year.
TalentLMS, on the other hand, focuses on Learning Management Systems (LMS), holds 1.9% mindshare, down 2.0% since last year.
Security Awareness Training Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Proofpoint’s ZenGuide7.3%
KnowBe425.8%
Proofpoint Email Protection9.6%
Other57.3%
Security Awareness Training
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
TalentLMS1.9%
Cornerstone Learn7.1%
Moodle7.0%
Other84.0%
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
 

Featured Reviews

DM
Customizable features and seamless setup enhance security training
In my opinion, some of the most valuable features of Proofpoint's ZenGuide include the customization, allowing us to add our own branding and themes to the automated emails that are sent, as well as the training. The phishing simulations, from what I've seen so far, run pretty well. There's a significant amount of campaign options to choose from. I appreciate how customizable they are so that we can fine-tune it to specifically target things related to what we work on. The training content seems comparable based on what I've seen compared to other tools such as KnowBe4. The implementation of Proofpoint's ZenGuide has affected my IT team's workload regarding email security management, but not significantly. Most of these features seem fairly automated and easy to set up. For example, setting up a phishing campaign doesn't take too long, so it hasn't affected us substantially.
reviewer2054481 - PeerSpot reviewer
Good automation and dashboards with helpful customer support
TalentLMS is packed with instrumental features that are pertinent to a successful Learning Management System. Of these, the most impactful features are: 1. Automation. Notifications can to automated to notify users of assigned courses, remind users of outstanding courses, and email PDF certificates upon successful completion. 2. Rewards and Recognition. This feature makes it fun, competitive, and engaging via a point system and recognition of top learners. 3. Customer Support. The customer support team was amazing when I first began using this solution. They scheduled video meetings with me to personally demonstrate alternative solutions to issues I was having with data management. 4. Dashboard. Data is readily available in the form of interactive dashboards with modern, crisp data visuals. This shows the performance of the LMS, highlighting areas that can be improved and recognizing strong points in the business operations.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Most valuable is the SSO integration with our AD, so the users can employ our federation service to log in."
"I would definitely recommend Proofpoint's ZenGuide to others, as I think the branding and the ability to add your own branding on all different avenues, through the email communications, training, simulations, and everything, is probably the biggest advantage I've seen so far."
"Notifications can to automated to notify users of assigned courses, remind users of outstanding courses, and email PDF certificates upon successful completion."
"It is one of the least expensive learning management systems I've ever worked with."
"The setup for TalentLMS is easier than Cypher LMS."
 

Cons

"We would like to create reports for local IT leaders in a different way, more suitable for upper management."
"The problem with TalentLMS is that it has some bugs. If you need to upload an image, then it will cause trouble. It is not actually stable."
"Regarding improvement areas, when I upload animated training packs in Microsoft PowerPoint format, the animation and transitions are lost. This makes it static."
"The built-in builder has some rather serious limitations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"received very good pricing, as we are also working with the Proofpoint spam appliances."
"You can't beat this solution for the price."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Performing Arts
6%
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Wombat Security Education Platform?
I do not have many recommendations for improvements for Proofpoint's ZenGuide right now. I am still fairly new to it, so I might find some recommendations as I use it more, but at the moment, I don...
What is your primary use case for Wombat Security Education Platform?
Our use cases for Proofpoint's ZenGuide involve training company-wide on security awareness, phishing, and running phishing simulations every quarter or so.
What advice do you have for others considering Wombat Security Education Platform?
I am not actually sure about the compliance enforcement capabilities of Proofpoint's ZenGuide, so I cannot comment on whether that has an impact. Based on my experience, I would rate Proofpoint's Z...
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Proofpoint Security Awareness Training, Wombat Security Education Platform
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Sample Customers

Carnegie Mellon University, Royal Bank of Scotland, City of Garland, Texas
DeLonghi, Infosys, Rosetta Stone, Harper Collins Publishers, Zalora, Triton Aerospace, Smart Aviation Services
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