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Kaspersky Security Awareness vs Sophos Phish Threat comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Security Awareness
Ranking in Security Awareness Training
8th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
4
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 February 2025, in the Security Awareness Training category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Security Awareness is 3.3%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Phish Threat is 5.1%, up from 5.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Awareness Training
 

Featured Reviews

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Empowers security training through customizable modules and gamification
The integrated learning and management system is very useful as it allows both predefined and custom training modules. The assessment through simulated phishing attacks is a strong feature, enabling checks on the effectiveness of training. Gamification adds value as many organizations appreciate this approach, and the training templates offer a high level of customization. Unlike others, Kaspersky provides this without additional costs, which is remarkable.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The nice thing about it is, if you want to try it, there is a POC available, so you can have a proof of concept."
"The Kaspersky Awareness program supports the Arabic language, which is one of the good points."
"Kaspersky Security Awareness is a little cheaper and easy to use."
"Overall, I rate Kaspersky Security Awareness a ten out of ten and actively recommend it to others."
"The gamification aspect of Kaspersky Security Awareness is appreciated by many organizations, including mine, as it offers a fun learning experience."
"Sophos Phish Threat effectively identifies susceptible employees."
"It is very simple to install and you can do it by yourself."
"The installation is straightforward. You only need to upload the user's email address to the cloud and you can start using it."
"The scalability is very good."
"Sophos Phish Threat is valuable as it is easy to use and effectively educates end users on the threats they may face and how to identify them."
"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."
"I have found the implementation process to be simple and straightforward."
"It is easy to use."
 

Cons

"Kaspersky Security Awareness could improve its user interface since it looks outdated, even though the content is top-notch."
"There should be more of a drive from their side to promote the product."
"Kaspersky Security Awareness could improve its user interface since it looks outdated, even though the content is top-notch."
"The GUI could be improved."
"Sophos should offer tests where we can emulate new attacks happening now."
"The solution could be much more secure."
"The security could be simplified within the product."
"It would be great if the price was reduced."
"The pricing of Sophos Phish threat can be improved."
"Sophos Phish Threat can improve load balancing."
"Sophos Phish Threat can improve by adding other languages, such as Mandarin or Cantonese to their online trainer video center, it would be helpful."
"There is a need for improvement regarding false negatives dealing with Office 365."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The more users there are, the cheaper the product is."
"Although the price is acceptable and somewhat competitive, it would be better if it were cheaper."
"Licensing fees are paid annually."
"The license for the product comes with the firewall offered by Sophos, so a user need not buy it separately."
"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."
"There is a license required for this solution and the cost depends on the number of users."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
23%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your primary use case for Kaspersky Security Awareness?
I use Kaspersky Security Awareness for the security of laptops, desktop computers, and servers.
What advice do you have for others considering Kaspersky Security Awareness?
I would recommend Kaspersky Security Awareness for low and medium-end users. I would rate the overall solution between six and seven out of ten.
What do you like most about Sophos Phish Threat?
I find the solution's reports very valuable.
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 ...
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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Sample Customers

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