Security incident on record - Cengage acquired Infosec Institute for $190.8M in 2022
▪ Editorial verdict
Infosec IQ has the second broadest content library in the SAT category after KnowBe4, with the distinctive advantage of technical security skills training alongside awareness modules. For organisations that want to train IT and security staff on technical topics alongside training general employees on awareness, the unified Infosec Skills and IQ platform covers both in one vendor relationship.
The phishing simulation realism and threat intelligence integration are less advanced than Cofense or Proofpoint. The platform UI has less polish than KnowBe4 or Hoxhunt for end users.
The verdict: Infosec IQ is right for organisations wanting both security awareness training for general employees and technical security skills training for IT and security staff from one vendor. Organisations with only general awareness requirements should evaluate KnowBe4 or Hoxhunt.
Last reviewed: September 2026
G2
4.5653 reviews
Gartner
4.5150 reviews
Gartner MQ: Forrester Wave SAT Strong Performer 2022
Security Awareness Training assessment
PROTECTIONStrong
Content quality & breadth
5 / 5
2,000+ training resources covering both awareness and technical security skills - unique combined awareness+technical training library. Scored 5 because depth across both awareness and technical content is a genuine differentiator.
Sources: Infosec IQ documentation
Phishing simulation realism
4 / 5
Good phishing simulation capabilities. Scored 4 because template realism and variety is strong, with good integration to training on failure.
Sources: Infosec IQ documentation
OPERATIONSAdequate
Program automation
3 / 5
Scored 3 because adaptive campaign automation is less sophisticated than KnowBe4 or Hoxhunt.
Sources: Infosec IQ documentation, G2 reviews
LMS & HRIS integration
4 / 5
Azure AD/Microsoft integration is a strength. SCORM export available. Scored 4 because LMS integration depth is above average for the category.
Sources: Infosec IQ documentation
ANALYTICSAdequate
Behaviour change metrics
3 / 5
Completion rates, click rates, and knowledge assessments. Scored 3 because behaviour change measurement beyond completion and click metrics is limited.
Sources: Infosec IQ documentation
TRUST & ECOSYSTEMStrong
Compliance & localisation
4 / 5
Regulatory modules for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and more. Scored 4 because compliance module breadth is strong.
Sources: Infosec IQ documentation
Strongest: Content quality & breadth
Watch out for: Behaviour change metrics
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
●2,000+ training resources covering awareness and technical security skills
●Bundled with Infosec Skills - unique combined awareness + technical training
●Strong Microsoft/Azure Active Directory integration
Watch out for
●UI rated as clunky; learner-group management cumbersome
●Phishing simulation reliability complaints from some users
●Cengage academic roots make enterprise sales motion feel different
Best for
Organisations wanting unified security awareness training and technical cybersecurity skills development on one platform.
Not suitable for: Orgs wanting engagement-first training