Proofpoint Security Awareness vs Cofense
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Security Awareness Training Platforms (2026). Last verified July 12, 2026.
The short answer
Proofpoint Security Awareness ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for Security and IT leaders choosing a platform to train employees, run phishing simulations, and cut human-error breach risk. Best threat-intelligence-driven, targeted training.
At a glance
| Proofpoint Security Awareness | Cofense | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Security Awareness Training Platforms (2026) | #6 / The 11 Best Security Awareness Training Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8 |
| Best for | Training tied to real threat intelligence | Phishing simulation wired to threat response |
| Pricing | $$$ (per user / year, enterprise) | $$$ (per user / year) |
| HQ | Sunnyvale, USA | Leesburg, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
Proofpoint Security Awareness
Best threat-intelligence-driven, targeted training.
www.proofpoint.com/us/products/security-awareness-trainingSee full entry in The 11 Best Security Awareness Training Platforms (2026)
Cofense
Best link between employee reports and threat response.
cofense.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Security Awareness Training Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.