{
  "slug": "proofpoint-psat",
  "name": "Proofpoint PSAT",
  "description": "Proofpoint PSAT (Security Awareness Training) is an enterprise software platform designed to reduce security risks by educating employees on threat detection. It utilizes a research-based methodology to change user behavior through phishing simulations, interactive training modules, and risk reporting. The platform is a core component of Proofpoint's human-centric security strategy, integrating with their broader threat protection ecosystem.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/proofpoint-psat",
  "logoUrl": "",
  "baiScore": 85,
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "category": "Cybersecurity",
  "categorySlug": null,
  "keyFacts": [],
  "aiReadiness": [],
  "competitors": [
    {
      "slug": "knowbe4",
      "name": "KnowBe4"
    }
  ],
  "inboundCompetitors": [],
  "aiAlternatives": [],
  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T14:50:41.779+00:00",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "www.proofpoint.com/us/products/security-awareness-training",
    "founded": "2018 (as Proofpoint PSAT; formerly Wombat Security founded 2008)",
    "headquarters": "Sunnyvale, California (Proofpoint HQ)",
    "pricing_model": "Subscription / Enterprise per-user-per-year",
    "core_products": "Phishing Simulations, Interactive Training Modules, Security Awareness Assessments, PhishAlarm Reporting Button",
    "key_differentiator": "Integration with Proofpoint's real-time threat intelligence (TAP) allows for training that targets 'Very Targeted People' (VTPs) based on actual attacks they receive.",
    "target_markets": "Fortune 1000, Healthcare, Financial Services, Public Sector",
    "employee_count": "Not publicly available",
    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
    "subcategory": "Security Awareness Training (SAT)"
  },
  "intentTags": {
    "problemIntents": [
      "Manual Phishing Tests: IT teams manually sending phishing simulations and tracking clicks in Excel.",
      "Organic Awareness: Assuming employees know how to spot threats without formal instruction or technology."
    ],
    "solutionIntents": [
      "best security awareness training platform for enterprise",
      "phishing simulation software for employees",
      "PSAT reviews (triggers academic results)",
      "security training for VTPs",
      "Basic LMS Training: General-purpose Learning Management Systems used to deliver generic security training videos."
    ],
    "evaluationIntents": [
      "Proofpoint vs KnowBe4 security awareness"
    ]
  },
  "timestamp": 1777039725242
}