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SecurityIQ vs Sophos Phish Threat comparison

InfoSec Institute and Sophos are both solutions in the Security Awareness Training category. InfoSec Institute is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.0, while Sophos is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.3. InfoSec Institute holds a 0.9% mindshare in SAT, compared to Sophos’s 4.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of InfoSec Institute users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sophos users who would recommend it.
SecurityIQ
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100% willing to recommend
Sophos Phish Threat
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100% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between SecurityIQ and Sophos Phish Threat based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

SecurityIQ
Ranking in Security Awareness Training
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos Phish Threat
Ranking in Security Awareness Training
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Security Awareness Training category, the mindshare of SecurityIQ is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Phish Threat is 4.7%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Vagner Nunes - PeerSpot reviewer
An Automatic Solution for providing Tailored Training To Employees
I was responsible for training for a partnership with Infra Infra  company and for that I used SecurityIQ.  They have a a a knowledge base and a program. They have a very robust training system for the new for different levels of of professionals. That is their most valuable feature.  The…
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Shaun Gordon - PeerSpot reviewer
Identifies vulnerable employees through customized simulations
Sophos Phish Threat effectively identifies susceptible employees. It depends on knowing my staff. For example, if I receive an email claiming my Facebook account is compromised, I immediately recognize it as suspicious, as I don't have Facebook. If I know my staff use LinkedIn, I utilize the LinkedIn simulation. Similarly, if they bank with Absa, I use the Absa simulation. There isn't a single 'one size fits all' approach. Sophos Phish Threat ensures users do not click on dodgy emails or dodgy links within an environment.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"They have a a a knowledge base and a program. They have a very robust training system for the new for different levels of of professionals. That is their most valuable feature."
"The solution is easy to integrate because it is on the cloud. We have been able to limit users to only accessing the Sophos platform by modifying the firewall and Sophos platform settings. The dashboard gives us detailed reports allowing us to be able to manage better."
"The most valuable features of Sophos Phish Threat are internal web filtering and security."
"It is easy to use."
"I have found the implementation process to be simple and straightforward."
"The scalability is very good."
"Sophos Phish Threat effectively identifies susceptible employees."
"I find the solution's reports very valuable."
"The installation is straightforward. You only need to upload the user's email address to the cloud and you can start using it."
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Cons

"The training should be improved in regards to the needs of the customers. It has to be understood what kind of training should be provided and also provide assessments."
"Integration with other products could be improved."
"The security could be simplified within the product."
"The product's price is an area of concern, and it can be improved if Sophos reduces the prices by seven to nine percent, considering the current market price at which the product is offered."
"Sophos should offer tests where we can emulate new attacks happening now."
"The pricing of Sophos Phish threat can be improved."
"The solution could be much more secure."
"Sophos Phish Threat can improve by adding other languages, such as Mandarin or Cantonese to their online trainer video center, it would be helpful."
"It would be great if the price was reduced."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The license for the product comes with the firewall offered by Sophos, so a user need not buy it separately."
"Licensing fees are paid annually."
"There are monthly and annual subscriptions available to use Sophos Phish Threat. The price is reasonable."
"There is a license required for this solution and the cost depends on the number of users."
"The pricing is very good, and some of my customers who have used other vendors say that Sophos is priced well within the market."
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SecurityIQ?
They have a a a knowledge base and a program. They have a very robust training system for the new for different levels of of professionals. That is their most valuable feature.
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What needs improvement with SecurityIQ?
The training should be improved in regards to the needs of the customers. It has to be understood what kind of training should be provided and also provide assessments.
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What is your primary use case for SecurityIQ?
I was responsible for training for a partnership with Infra Infra company and for that I used SecurityIQ.
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What do you like most about Sophos Phish Threat?
I find the solution's reports very valuable.
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What needs improvement with Sophos Phish Threat?
There is a need for improvement regarding false negatives dealing with Office 365. The issue stems from policies in Office 365 that prevent scanning certain elements, which might trigger errors. I ...
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What is your primary use case for Sophos Phish Threat?
I use Sophos Phish Threat to test employee security awareness. Essentially, my clients utilize Phish Threat to ensure that users are not clicking on suspicious emails or links. It is a simulated ca...
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Overview

SecurityIQ identifies your security-naive employees and delivers training targeted to their roles. It self-evolves with employees’ security aptitudes and learning styles, creating personalized learning experiences that motivate behavioral change.

InfoSec Institute

Sophos Phish Threat emulates a range of phishing attack types to help you identify areas of weakness in your organization’s security posture, and empower users through engaging training to strengthen your organizations defenses.

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Sample Customers

Technical Financial Solutions, Arkansas Securities Department, America’s Car-Mart
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