Breach Secure Now vs Cofense PhishMe

Breach Secure Now provides employee training in cybersecurity, AI awareness, Microsoft 365 productivity, and compliance through IT providers. Its cybersecurity program combines video lessons, short trainings, phishing simulations, dark web monitoring, risk assessments, and an Employee Secure Score that tracks organizational security strength. Monitoring alerts on exposed credentials and pairs findings with remediation training, including password updates and enabling MFA. Training addresses phishing, ransomware, credential theft, and social engineering. AI awareness covers workplace use of generative AI, including risks from unsanctioned tools and sensitive data exposure. Microsoft 365 courses cover Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word, with weekly tips delivered through Teams. Compliance offerings include HIPAA, FWA, and OSHA training for healthcare, customizable policy templates, and risk assessment workplans. The platform integrates with Microsoft Teams and has a Teams app. BSN says it is built for MSPs serving small and midsize businesses, can scale to more complex environments, and sells through the channel rather than directly to clients. Pricing is per seat but not stated; its 30-day trial includes full access and requires no credit card.

Cofense PhishMe is a web-based phishing simulation and security awareness training platform for organizations. Its simulations draw on real phishing data and can model smishing, vishing, and QR-code phishing to measure employee readiness and identify training gaps. Training content and reinforcement can be targeted to areas where employees need more practice. Reporting and analytics track performance and risk, while one-click reporting feeds a global intelligence network. PhishMe includes phishing simulations, risk scoring, a phish reporting button, and automated training. Data travels over HTTPS and is encrypted at rest using AES-256. Simulation data includes click-related statistics, while data entered by employees is not collected or stored. Controls include role-based configuration, auditing, and multi-factor authentication; Enterprise also supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on. Cofense says its SOC 2 Type 2 certification covers PhishMe, with the report available through a sales representative under an NDA. Hosting locations include Ashburn, Montreal, Frankfurt, Sydney, and Tokyo; the Free edition is hosted only in Ashburn. The free plan costs nothing.