Security Mentor vs. Adaptive Security

Implementing a robust security awareness training program is vital for reducing the risks associated with cyber threats. Despite its importance, many training initiatives often miss the mark, as a significant number of employees do not fully engage with or understand the content provided. Dull training materials, such as uninspired videos, poor-quality animations, and monotonous click-through tasks, contribute to low retention rates, resulting in a forgettable experience. To cultivate a security-conscious culture within your organization and enhance the impact of your training efforts, consider collaborating with Security Mentor, where we focus on improving the learner's journey. Our methodology encourages authentic changes in behavior and culture through an engaging learning framework that is Brief, Frequent, and Focused, complemented by captivating and pertinent content. Each lesson incorporates serious games and interactive features, equipping your employees with vital knowledge and cyber skills to protect themselves and your organization from a range of cyber threats, such as phishing and ransomware, while also helping them reduce their own risk of cyber incidents. By revolutionizing the learning process, our goal is to develop a workforce that is not only knowledgeable but also actively engaged in the defense against cyber risks, thus creating a safer organizational environment overall.

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.