Comparison Arsen vs Proofpoint
Arsen vs Proofpoint
Choose Arsen if you want depth on the attack side and a program that stands on its own, without needing the rest of an email security suite behind it.
Human risk management feature matrix
Every row is an Arsen human risk management capability. Proofpoint is checked only when that capability is explicitly visible on Proofpoint's public product pages.
| Feature | Arsen | Proofpoint |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Attack simulations | ||
| Phishing simulation | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both platforms support phishing simulation at enterprise scale. Proofpoint draws templates from attacks its threat research observes in the wild. |
| AI voice phishing / vishing simulation | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen runs live AI voice calls with real-time conversation and voice cloning. Proofpoint simulates telephone-oriented attack delivery, where an email lure prompts the user to call, so confirm whether outbound simulated calls are included. |
| Conversational phishing simulation | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen supports multi-turn exchanges that adapt to what the target replies. Proofpoint does not document an equivalent as a standalone simulation type. |
| Deepfake simulation | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen deploys AI-generated voice and video impersonation as operational simulation scenarios. |
| ClickFix phishing simulation | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · No Arsen supports ClickFix-style simulations against fake-fix and prompt-driven tactics. Proofpoint does not list this as a distinct scenario type. |
| QR-code attack simulation | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both generate QR-code payloads that mimic real-world quishing attacks. |
| Multichannel social engineering coverage | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen combines email, voice, QR-code, and impersonation into coordinated campaign workflows. Proofpoint's simulation coverage centres on the inbox. |
| 🧠 Training and remediation | ||
| Micro-learning training | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both provide short-form modules. Proofpoint adds recurring threat alerts and monthly scenario-based microlearning. |
| AI lesson creation | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen supports AI-assisted lesson creation. Proofpoint applies AI mainly to simulation generation, with curricula assembled from its library through Pathways. |
| Static content delivery | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both deliver static assets. Proofpoint's library includes downloadable presentations, videos, and campaign materials. |
| Behavior-focused human risk program | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both track behavior over time. Proofpoint scores risk using role, privilege, attack exposure, and simulation performance. |
| Triggered lesson | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both assign training automatically based on simulation outcomes and risk signals. |
| Adaptative training | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both adapt content per user. Proofpoint handles this through Adaptive Groups and Pathways. |
| Employee-facing dashboard | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen gives employees direct visibility into their own progress and score. |
| Content library breadth and language coverage | Arsen · Partial | Proofpoint · Yes Proofpoint offers a very wide catalogue of topics, formats, difficulty levels, and languages. |
| Managed program services | Arsen · Partial | Proofpoint · Yes Proofpoint offers a premium services team that will plan and run your awareness program for you. |
| 📊 Reporting and operations | ||
| Real-time campaign reporting | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both offer live dashboards during active campaigns. |
| Employee risk / security score | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both assign individual risk scores with organizational rollups. |
| Industry benchmarking | Arsen · Partial | Proofpoint · Yes Proofpoint benchmarks behavior change against industry peers using its own large customer base. |
| Employee credential exposure monitoring | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen monitors exposed employee credentials as part of Threat Monitoring. |
| Typosquat and look-alike domain monitoring | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen monitors look-alike domains registered against your brand as an ongoing service. |
| Email security and phishing triage | Arsen · No | Proofpoint · Yes Proofpoint covers inbound email security, reported-message analysis, and remediation as part of its wider platform. |
| Managed sending infrastructure and custom domains | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen manages SPF, DKIM, DMARC, SSL, 65+ attack domains, and your own custom domains. |
| Google / Microsoft / Okta sync | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Yes Both integrate with major identity providers for user provisioning. |
| API-driven phishing workflows | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen exposes APIs to trigger simulations, sync results, and embed phishing into your existing security stack. Confirm ZenGuide's simulation-trigger API scope directly. |
| Multi-tenant and white-label management | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen supports multi-tenant access and white-label deployment for MSPs and security vendors from a single console. |
| Runs independently of an email security suite | Arsen · Yes | Proofpoint · Partial Arsen delivers a complete program on its own. Proofpoint's awareness product is strongest when paired with its threat protection platform. |
💡 Arsen offers transparent, per-user pricing with no hidden fees for multichannel simulations. Request a personalized quote during your demo.
Comparison last reviewed . We update these pages regularly as vendors ship new capabilities, but feature sets move quickly and some details may lag behind the latest release. Check the vendor's own documentation for the current state.
If you already run Proofpoint's email stack, this is a closer call than most.
Turning real attacks from your own gateway into simulations is a genuine advantage, and we will not pretend otherwise. The question is what happens outside the inbox. When your risk register lists AI voice fraud and executive impersonation, you need scenarios you can configure and launch this quarter. That is where Arsen is built to go deeper, and it does not require you to buy a suite to get there.
Proofpoint
A mature enterprise platform with threat intelligence few vendors can match, deep risk analytics, a broad content library, and managed services. The natural choice for organizations already standardised on Proofpoint email security.
Arsen
A specialist in social engineering realism, with live AI voice simulation, QR-code and impersonation scenarios, fully managed phishing infrastructure, European data handling, and multi-tenant white-label delivery for partners.
Switching from Proofpoint? We make it easy.
Arsen's team handles migration, user import, and reporting continuity so your program never misses a beat. Most teams are live within a week.
Typical go-live in under a week
Common questions about Arsen vs Proofpoint
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Yes. Book a personalized demo and we will walk you through phishing, vishing, QR-code, and impersonation simulations, including a live AI voice call so you can judge the realism against what your current program delivers.
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Absolutely. If you have questions about fit, migration, integrations, or rollout, use the demo form and our team will get back to you quickly. We can keep the conversation focused on your current program and your constraints.
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If you already run Proofpoint email security and value the threat intelligence loop, benchmarking, and managed services, staying inside that suite is a reasonable decision. If your priority is attack realism beyond the inbox, European data handling, an open phishing API, or multi-tenant delivery to clients, Arsen is usually the better fit.
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Yes, and some teams do. Keeping Proofpoint for email security and reported-message triage while running Arsen for simulation depth is a workable split. We are happy to be direct with you about where the two overlap.
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Book a demo and tell us what you are evaluating. We can help you think through feature fit, migration effort, channel coverage, and how Arsen would map to your current Proofpoint program. If you are earlier in the process, this comparison page should help you narrow the shortlist first.