CyberNut vs. Adaptive Security

CyberNut is a pioneering cybersecurity awareness training platform built specifically for K-12 schools to address the rising wave of cyberattacks targeting education systems. Created with direct input from dozens of school CTOs, CISOs, and IT professionals, it offers an affordable and highly effective alternative to mainstream products like KnowBe4 and InfoSec. The platform delivers fast, micro-training sessions that last only 30 seconds, designed to reduce training fatigue and resistance from teachers and staff, and runs automated campaigns once per year that require minimal ongoing management. CyberNut’s training content is tailored exclusively for the K-12 environment, focusing on real threats such as phishing emails and deepfake AI scams targeting school communities. Gamified leaderboards drive user engagement by turning learning into a fun, competitive experience, while AI-powered personalized learning adapts to individual users’ needs. Integration with native Gmail and Outlook plug-ins streamlines the reporting of phishing attempts, making it easy for users to report suspicious emails. CyberNut provides detailed reporting and data exports to assist with cyber insurance requirements and school board compliance. Proven results show that after just 60 days, schools reduce phishing failure rates by over 80% and increase correct phishing reporting by nearly 70%. The platform’s simple, plug-and-play design allows school IT teams to implement it quickly with minimal disruption. Overall, CyberNut is a comprehensive, user-friendly solution that strengthens cybersecurity posture and fosters a culture of awareness across K-12 schools.

Adaptive Security was founded in 2024 by seasoned entrepreneurs Brian Long and Andrew Jones. Since inception, the company has raised over $50 million from top-tier investors including OpenAI, Andreessen Horowitz, and executives from Google Cloud, Fidelity, Plaid, Shopify, and other industry leaders. Adaptive defends organizations against sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats such as deepfakes, vishing, smishing, and spear phishing. Its next-generation security awareness training and AI phishing simulation platform enables security teams to deliver ultra-personalized training that adapts to each employee’s role, access level, and exposure. This training leverages real-time open-source intelligence (OSINT) and features highly convincing deepfake content—including synthetic media of a company’s own executives—to mirror real-world attack vectors. Through AI-powered simulations, customers can continuously assess and improve organizational resilience. Hyper-realistic phishing tests across voice, SMS, email, and video channels evaluate risk across every major vector. These simulations are fueled by Adaptive’s AI OSINT engine, giving teams deep visibility into how attackers might exploit their digital footprint. Today, Adaptive serves global leaders like Figma, The Dallas Mavericks, BMC Software, and Stone Point Capital. With an industry-leading Net Promoter Score of 94, Adaptive is redefining excellence in cybersecurity.