# Cofense Phishing Training

> Phishing simulation and security awareness training with adaptive threat scenarios.

Cofense Phishing Training is a cloud-based phishing simulation and security awareness platform for MSPs and enterprises seeking to reduce employee vulnerability to phishing attacks, with pricing available by quote. Listing updated 6 September 2026. Checked by MSP Software 6 September 2026.

- Page: https://mspsoftware.net/software/cofense-phishme
- Vendor: Cofense, https://mspsoftware.net/vendors/cofense, website https://cofense.com/phishme
- Categories: Security awareness and phishing simulation (primary)
- Free version: no.
- Deployment: cloud. Platforms: web.
- Support: email. Training: documentation and videos.

## From the vendor

Cofense Phishing Training is a cloud-based security awareness platform from Cofense for MSPs and enterprises seeking to reduce employee vulnerability to phishing attacks. The platform combines phishing simulation campaigns with adaptive training delivery, allowing organizations to test employee responses to realistic threats sourced from real-world attacks and immediately train those who click malicious links. Cofense Phishing Training includes a reporting button that employees can install in their email client, turning staff into an active defence layer by enabling them to report suspicious emails directly to security teams. The platform provides training content built from real phishing threats captured from enterprise environments, so simulations and training modules reflect actual attack methods including email, SMS (smishing) and voice (vishing) scenarios. The platform handles user enrollment through synchronization with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, streamlining bulk setup for MSPs managing multiple client tenants without requiring manual directory work. Cofense Phishing Training automatically tracks simulation results, training completion and employee progress over time, generating both internal dashboards and client-facing reports to demonstrate security awareness improvement. The platform is deployed entirely through the cloud with no on-premises or self-hosted option, making it accessible to distributed teams and reducing infrastructure overhead for MSPs. Pricing for Cofense Phishing Training uses a per-user model but is quote-only and not published on Cofense's website; MSPs must contact Cofense directly for rates based on expected user volume and contract terms. There is no free trial or free tier available. Support is provided via email. When evaluating Cofense Phishing Training, MSPs should confirm that the training content library covers their clients' specific compliance requirements, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS or NIST frameworks, since training module coverage varies by vendor.

## Our take

Cofense Phishing Training suits MSPs seeking to build employee phishing resilience alongside email security gateways and endpoint detection solutions, particularly for clients without established security awareness programs. The reporting button and automated remediation training help turn employees into an active defence layer by training them after they click simulated threats. Pricing is quote-only with no published per-user rates, so request a demo quote and compare against KnowBe4, Proofpoint Security Awareness Training and Breach Secure Now to benchmark costs for your typical client size. During the sales demo, confirm that Cofense's training module library covers your clients' specific compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, SOC 2, etc.), since training content breadth varies between vendors. Verify how the platform handles multiple admin roles if you need granular permissions across different client accounts.

## Pricing

Cofense Phishing Training does not publish a list price.

## Features

| Feature | Supported | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phishing simulation campaigns | yes | Core capability: runs phishing simulation campaigns against employees using real threat data |
| Training content library | yes | Training content built from real phishing threats and adaptive scenarios |
| Automated remediation training | yes | Automated training delivery after failed simulations |
| Phish-reporting button | yes | Reporting button for employees to report suspicious emails |
| Client-facing reporting | yes | Platform generates client-facing reports showing phishing simulation results and training completion |
| Microsoft 365 and Google user sync | yes | Integrates with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for user synchronization |
| Smishing and vishing simulation | yes | Includes SMS (smishing) and voice (vishing) phishing simulation scenarios |

## Integrations

- Microsoft 365, https://cofense.com/phishme
- Google Workspace, https://cofense.com/phishme

## Alternatives

- Hoxhunt: Adaptive phishing and behavior training on a per-employee plan with no published pricing. https://mspsoftware.net/software/hoxhunt
- KnowBe4: Simulated phishing and security awareness training priced per user per month on 3-year billing terms. https://mspsoftware.net/software/knowbe4. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/cofense-phishme-vs-knowbe4
- HacWare: Automated security awareness training and phishing simulation for MSPs, priced per user. https://mspsoftware.net/software/hacware
- Hook Security: Phishing simulations and security training for MSPs, priced per user or flat annual fee. https://mspsoftware.net/software/hook-security. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/cofense-phishme-vs-hook-security

## FAQ

### How much does Cofense Phishing Training cost?

Cofense Phishing Training does not publish a list price. No MSP price reports have been approved yet.

### Does Cofense Phishing Training offer a free trial?

There is no free version.

### What does Cofense Phishing Training integrate with?

Cofense Phishing Training lists integrations with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

### Is Cofense Phishing Training cloud or on-premises?

Cofense Phishing Training is cloud-hosted; there is no on-premises version.

### Who is Cofense Phishing Training for?

MSPs report using Cofense Phishing Training at sizes of 6-15, 16-50, 51-200 and 200+ technicians.

### How is Cofense Phishing Training priced?

Cofense Phishing Training uses a per-user pricing model, but specific rates are not published on Cofense's website. Pricing is available by quote only, so MSPs must contact Cofense directly for per-user rates based on their expected user volume and contract terms. There is no free trial or free tier available.

### Can Cofense Phishing Training integrate with our email system?

Cofense Phishing Training integrates with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace through user synchronization, allowing automated enrollment of employees into phishing simulations and training. The platform is cloud-based and does not require on-premises infrastructure, making it suitable for MSPs managing multiple client tenants.

### What reporting does Cofense Phishing Training provide to our clients?

Cofense Phishing Training generates client-facing reports showing employee phishing simulation results, training completion rates, and security awareness metrics. MSPs can use these reports to demonstrate progress in reducing employee vulnerability to phishing attacks and to support compliance audits.

### Does Cofense Phishing Training support compliance training modules?

Cofense Phishing Training offers training content built on real phishing threats, and the platform supports compliance-related reporting. Specific compliance module coverage (HIPAA, PCI, NIST, etc.) should be confirmed during a demo or with the vendor, as module availability may vary by contract.

### Is Cofense Phishing Training cloud-only or can it be self-hosted?

Cofense Phishing Training is deployed entirely in the cloud with no on-premises or self-hosted option available. This architecture makes it easier for MSPs to manage, scale, and support across multiple client organisations without infrastructure investment.