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We performed a comparison between Sophos Phish Threat and Wombat Security Education Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"I find the solution's reports very valuable.""I have found the implementation process to be simple and straightforward.""The most valuable features of Sophos Phish Threat are internal web filtering and security.""The installation is straightforward. You only need to upload the user's email address to the cloud and you can start using it.""It is simple to push tests out to a group of users.""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 scalability is very good.""It is easy to use."

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"Most valuable is the SSO integration with our AD, so the users can employ our federation service to log in."

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"Sophos Phish Threat can improve load balancing.""The pricing of Sophos Phish threat can be improved.""Sophos should offer tests where we can emulate new attacks happening now.""It would be great if the price was reduced.""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 Phish Threat can improve by adding other languages, such as Mandarin or Cantonese to their online trainer video center, it would be helpful.""The solution could be much more secure.""I would like to see more manager-level training that teaches what needs to be done after a phishing email attack is found."

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"We would like to create reports for local IT leaders in a different way, more suitable for upper management."

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  • "There is a license required for this solution and the cost depends on the number of users."
  • "Licensing fees are paid annually."
  • "There are monthly and annual subscriptions available to use Sophos Phish Threat. The price is reasonable."
  • "The pricing is very good, and some of my customers who have used other vendors say that Sophos is priced well within the market."
  • "The license for the product comes with the firewall offered by Sophos, so a user need not buy it separately."
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  • "received very good pricing, as we are also working with the Proofpoint spam appliances."
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    Top Answer:I find the solution's reports very valuable.
    Top Answer:I cannot suggest which areas in the solution need improvement since Sophos has a research and development team that updates Sophos Phish Threat, and users mostly get the upgraded firewall online. The… more »
    Top Answer:The major use cases attached to the solution stem from the fact that my company caters to the needs of a lot of customers who use the solution and haven't faced any problems with it or any malware… more »
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    Overview

    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.

    Wombat Security's integrated, SaaS-based learning management system (LMS) is purpose-built for infosec professionals. Our Security Education Platform allows you to manage and deliver the full suite of Wombat products for your security awareness and training program: from knowledge assessments and phishing simulations to interactive training, powerful reports, and easy-to-use dashboards.

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    Carnegie Mellon University, Royal Bank of Scotland, City of Garland, Texas
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Real Estate/Law Firm8%
    Healthcare Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government9%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business60%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise47%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    March 2024
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    Sophos Phish Threat is ranked 3rd in Security Awareness Training with 10 reviews while Wombat Security Education Platform is ranked 8th in Security Awareness Training. Sophos Phish Threat is rated 8.8, while Wombat Security Education Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Sophos Phish Threat writes "Significantly reduced phishing attacks in my customers' environments by training their users". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Wombat Security Education Platform writes "Improves employees' security awareness, integrates with AD, and user synchronization works well". Sophos Phish Threat is most compared with KnowBe4, whereas Wombat Security Education Platform is most compared with KnowBe4 and SAP SuccessFactors Learning.

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