Hook Security vs. Adaptive Security

Hook Security presents a thorough array of resources aimed at instilling a strong security awareness culture within organizations. As phishing schemes grow more sophisticated, our approach goes beyond traditional training methods by fostering behaviors that enable staff to identify and avoid phishing attempts effectively. We understand that effective training should not interfere with workflow or reduce employee morale; therefore, our security awareness initiatives are crafted to be concise, captivating, and allow team members to quickly resume their duties. Moreover, we supply comprehensive analytics to assist in pinpointing those who may require additional guidance, ensuring adherence to regulations, and making it easier to report suspicious communications. Acknowledging the distinct needs of each employee, we customize our training materials to deliver personalized experiences that significantly enhance the overall security awareness of your workforce. This tailored methodology not only increases participation but also strengthens the crucial skills necessary to tackle the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats. By prioritizing engagement and relevance, we strive to create an environment where security is a shared responsibility among all team members.

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.