Adaptive Security

Yes. Adaptive's team regularly updates the compliance courses to reflect any changes in laws or best practices. In the admin interface, each course comes with an "updated on" timestamp or version note so you can see that it's current. The content is also expert-reviewed and "audit-ready," meaning it's designed to meet regulatory requirements and is refreshed whenever regulations change. For example, if a new amendment to a law comes into effect, Adaptive will push an update to the relevant module. This ensures that when employees take the training, they're always learning the latest rules. Additionally, because Adaptive provides those visible update records, organizations can confidently demonstrate to auditors that their training materials were up-to-date at the time of delivery.

Yes. Adaptive provides sexual harassment prevention training tailored to comply with specific regional regulations. For example, it offers specialized modules for certain states or countries: a common case is having a module for California Sexual Harassment Prevention that meets California's strict legal requirements, and other versions for other locales. Often there are separate modules for managers and supervisors versus regular employees, since laws often mandate additional training for those in supervisory roles. Adaptive's platform will deliver the appropriate module based on the user's location (and role), ensuring that each employee and manager receives the harassment training content that is legally required for their jurisdiction.

Yes. Adaptive typically provides different versions or enhancements of modules for general employees versus managers when appropriate. Certain topics – like sexual harassment prevention or handling of confidential information – have manager-specific components (since managers have special responsibilities to report issues and model behavior). For instance, the harassment training includes a standard module for all staff and an additional module for supervisors that covers how to respond to complaints and the legal duty to act on knowledge of harassment. The platform automatically assigns the correct modules based on the user's role (as designated in the system). This ensures that managers receive extra training on leadership obligations and compliance oversight, while all employees get the foundational training. By tailoring content this way, Adaptive makes sure each audience gets relevant guidance.

Yes. Adaptive's platform can generate custom deepfake videos of specific people in your organization with minimal input. An admin provides one clear image and a short voice sample of the person (around 10 seconds), plus a text script, and Adaptive's AI will produce a realistic video of that person delivering the script. These custom deepfake personas can then be embedded into training modules or phishing simulations, making scenarios highly personalized to teach employees how to recognize AI-driven impersonation attempts.

Yes. Adaptive's library contains modules that meet specific state-mandated training requirements. For example, it offers a California Sexual Harassment Prevention course with separate versions for employees and for supervisors (complying with California's AB 1825 and SB 1343 laws). Similarly, if certain states require training on particular topics (like ethics or safety) with defined durations or content, Adaptive provides modules built to those specifications. You can assign these state-specific trainings to the relevant employees (often Adaptive will auto-assign based on their office location in their profile). This ensures that organizations can easily satisfy state laws using Adaptive, rather than having to procure additional state-tailored training content.

Yes. Adaptive makes it straightforward to demonstrate compliance training to auditors or regulators. All training completion data is stored and can be presented in comprehensive reports – for example, you can show that 98% of employees completed their annual GDPR training and see the 2% who are due for makeup sessions. The platform also captures policy attestations (employees clicking "I Agree" or answering attestation questions within a module), which is exactly the kind of evidence auditors often look for. During an audit, an admin can quickly generate documentation from Adaptive that includes dates, participant lists, scores, and attestation details for each required course. Because Adaptive's courses are kept current and labeled as such, you can additionally demonstrate that the content itself met current standards at the time of training. In short, Adaptive provides both the training and the paper trail that organizations need for audit compliance.

Yes. Adaptive's reporting and risk scoring system can pinpoint which departments or groups in the organization carry higher human risk. It compiles data such as how many phishing emails each department fell for, how promptly (or not) they complete training, and other behavior indicators, and then it can rank departments by an overall risk metric. For instance, you might see that the Sales Department has a risk score of 80 (perhaps because several sales people clicked phishing links and are behind on training) whereas the Finance Department has a score of 30, indicating lower risk. These insights are typically visualized in dashboards or reports, so at a glance an admin can tell which teams need more attention. By identifying "hot spots" – say, the Engineering team having many unresolved vulnerabilities or the Marketing team lagging in training – the organization knows where to focus additional training or simulated attacks to bolster defenses.

Yes. Adaptive Security's platform is designed with compliance in mind and can actually bolster an organization's governance posture. For example, the training modules include policy attestation features – employees often must affirm they've read and understood key policies within courses, and Adaptive logs that acceptance. The system also maintains detailed records of all training activities (who took what course, when, and their results), which can be invaluable during audits. Adaptive integrates with common compliance tools and can automatically send training completion data to a central repository or GRC system. This means when it's time to demonstrate compliance (say for ISO 27001 or HIPAA training requirements), an administrator can easily pull audit-ready reports from Adaptive rather than chasing spreadsheets. In short, Adaptive not only trains users but also creates the documentation and data trails that organizations need to satisfy regulators and internal auditors.

Absolutely. While email is a common way to distribute Adaptive's newsletters, the content isn't limited to email format. Administrators can download the newsletter (often provided as an attractive PDF or image-rich HTML) and share it on other platforms. For example, many organizations will post the PDF of the monthly security newsletter on their intranet site or in a Slack channel or Teams group dedicated to security updates. Some may even print a few copies to pin on bulletin boards in break rooms. The idea is to reach employees where they are – so if your company has a strong chat or collaboration space culture, dropping the newsletter there as a file or link can increase engagement. Adaptive's content licensing permits this internal sharing, and the formats provided are generally easy to view across different mediums.

Yes. Using Adaptive's AI Content Creator, organizations can easily generate custom compliance training modules on any topic they need. If there's a regulation or internal policy not already covered in the library, an admin can input the relevant material (say, a policy document or a summary of a law) and the platform will produce a structured draft course for it. From there, the admin can adjust wording or add company-specific examples. This means if tomorrow a new law comes into effect or you introduce a unique company policy, you don't have to wait for a vendor to supply training – you can create it yourself quickly and ensure it matches your exact requirements. The AI assists in doing the heavy lifting (like writing quiz questions or highlighting key points), drastically reducing the time and expertise needed to develop professional training content on the fly.

Yes. Adaptive gives you the ability to create brand-new compliance training content using the same AI-powered tools it uses for security topics. If there's a niche regulation or an internal policy you want covered, you can feed the AI Content Creator with the raw information (anything from a policy document to a summary of the law) and it will produce a draft of an interactive course. This draft will include slides, text, and even quiz questions or scenario interactions. You can then edit or augment any part of it. The end result is a professional, narrated module tailored to that specific compliance need – created in a fraction of the time it would normally take to author a course from scratch. This is extremely useful for adapting to new regulatory frameworks or company-specific rules.

Yes. Adaptive allows administrators to configure the look and behavior of the Phish Alert Button to align with their environment. For example, you can apply your company's branding (like a custom icon or label for the button) and set the acknowledgement or feedback text that users see after they report an email. On the backend, you can decide which security team members or systems get alerted, and even integrate the PAB's outputs with your existing incident response workflows or ticketing systems. Essentially, while the core function (reporting and triage) is standard, the presentation and integration of the PAB can be tailored so that it feels like a natural part of the organization's processes.

Yes. Adaptive includes an AI-driven Content Creator that allows teams to quickly tailor or create training modules to fit their needs. You can modify any of Adaptive's prebuilt courses – changing the text, adding company-specific examples, adjusting the tone – or even generate entirely new modules by inputting your policy documents or scenario ideas. The platform will produce on-brand training content in seconds which you can then fine-tune. This means organizations can ensure the training reflects their internal policies, industry-specific cases, and preferred terminology. Everything from the slides and quizzes to the embedded images can be customized, so the training feels fully "yours" rather than a one-size-fits-all module.

Yes. Adaptive logs how employees interact with all training content, including any deepfake videos or scenarios. For example, if a deepfake video is part of a training module, the system can record whether the employee watched it to completion, how they answered any follow-up questions, or if they attempted to replay it. In a phishing simulation context, if a deepfake persona was used (say a video on a phishing page), Adaptive can note whether the employee clicked the link to view that video and if they then reported the phishing email or not. These data points show which employees are engaging and who might still be struggling. In reporting dashboards, an admin could see, for instance, "X% of users identified the CEO video as fraudulent." By measuring this engagement and success rates, organizations can gauge the effectiveness of the deepfake-based training – if many people were fooled by the fake video, that's an indicator more training is needed in that area, whereas high detection rates would demonstrate improved awareness.

Yes. In fact, that's one of the primary use cases of Adaptive's Custom Deepfake Personas. The platform allows you to create AI personas modeled after your actual executives or other key staff (with their permission). By doing so, you generate training content that is extremely relevant – employees are more likely to pay attention when they see a familiar face or hear a familiar voice, even if it's an AI recreation. For example, a training phishing email might contain a video of your real CEO (AI-generated) asking for sensitive info, to see if employees will verify it. Using your own leaders in these deepfakes drives home the point that attackers could target your company by impersonating specific people that everyone knows. It adds realism: employees learn not just "someone might impersonate a boss," but "someone could impersonate our boss." This considerably boosts the impact of the training, as it feels very real to your organization.

Yes. Any automated action taken by Adaptive's Phish Triage can be undone with a single click. The system keeps track of what it removed or quarantined, and if an administrator determines that an email was mistakenly flagged, they can instantly restore that message to the users' inboxes in its original state. This safety net is important – it means you can confidently use aggressive auto-remediation (like deleting emails) knowing that if something was caught in error, you have a quick rollback option. Additionally, admins can fine-tune the confidence thresholds that trigger automatic deletion vs. escalation, giving control over how cautious or aggressive Triage should be. But bottom line, any action (deleting an email, for instance) is fully reversible to prevent accidental loss of legitimate emails.

Yes. Adaptive's reporting interface is quite flexible. You can apply filters to focus on specific subsets of data – for example, viewing phishing results just for the Finance department, or training compliance just for new hires who joined in the last 3 months. You can also group data by various fields; a common use is grouping by department or location to compare performance between them. The platform allows custom date ranges so you can create reports for a particular quarter or year. Moreover, you can select which metrics or columns you want to include if you're generating a CSV or PDF for export. In many cases, admins can also create "custom reports" by saving a set of filters – e.g., a report that always shows phishing clicks by office location. Essentially, while Adaptive comes with many pre-built reports, it also gives you the tools to slice and dice the data as needed to answer ad-hoc questions or to integrate with how your organization categorizes people.

Yes. Adaptive has a scheduling feature for reports. An administrator can set up a particular report (for example, a monthly "Security Awareness Summary" or a weekly "Phishing Failures Digest") and schedule it to be emailed to specified recipients at regular intervals. For instance, you might have a training completion report auto-send to HR and Compliance on the first of each month. These scheduled reports are delivered as PDFs or Excel files (or via a link) and contain the latest data without any manual intervention. This automation ensures stakeholders are kept informed routinely. You can control the frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) and the recipients (maybe the CISO and direct reports, or regional managers, depending on the report). By taking advantage of this, organizations can maintain a steady flow of information to leadership and relevant teams about the program's status without someone having to remember to generate and send it.

Yes. Adaptive allows a high degree of customization for smishing simulations. Administrators can choose from a library of pre-written SMS phishing templates (such as "HR Notification" or "Bank Alert") and then tailor the details to fit their organization. You can edit the message content, insert personalizations like the employee's name, tweak the sender name or number (to mimic local brands or internal numbers), and decide on the payload (a link vs. a requested reply). You can also schedule when these texts go out, perhaps aligning with work hours or, conversely, sending at odd hours to imitate attackers. Because threats differ, an organization might create a custom scenario – say, a fake message about an office event or an IT support verification – which Adaptive supports through its template editor. The platform's flexibility means the security team can craft SMS tests that feel relevant and believable to their specific employee base, increasing the realism and educational value of the simulation.

Yes. Adaptive includes an AI-powered Content Creator tool that lets you build custom training modules from scratch. You can simply provide the topic or even paste a link or text about a new threat or policy, and within seconds the platform will generate an engaging, narrated training module on that subject. You have control to edit or refine the AI-generated content as needed, and you can incorporate audio voiceovers, custom images, and interactive elements. This means you can create entirely new compliance or security courses (or adapt existing ones) very quickly to address any emerging need.

Yes. Adaptive's training modules are fully editable and can be tailored to your needs. The platform provides an AI Content Creator that lets you quickly customize any prebuilt module's text, images, or tone in seconds. You can also adjust branding and language – modules can even be translated into different languages or tweaked in style to fit your organization's voice. In short, every aspect of the training content (from quizzes to slides) can be modified so that it aligns perfectly with your policies and culture.

Yes. Adaptive's content library includes modules dedicated to major data protection laws and industry regulations. For example, there is training on European GDPR requirements – covering topics like lawful bases for processing and data subject rights. There are modules on U.S. privacy laws like CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) that highlight consumer data rights and business obligations. Healthcare organizations can use Adaptive's HIPAA module to train staff on protecting patient health information. Financial institutions will find courses on standards like PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) for handling credit card data and on laws like GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) for customer financial information. These modules break down the key points of each framework into understandable practices for employees. By covering these frameworks, Adaptive helps ensure that staff are aware of the specific rules that apply to their role or industry.

Yes. Adaptive's platform can automatically generate highly targeted spearphishing simulations by leveraging open-source intelligence (OSINT) about your organization. It uses AI to scrape public information (like news about the company or executives' public profiles) and then craft personalized phishing emails based on that data. This means the phishing tests can include details that a real attacker might know, such as a current project name or a recent company event, making them very realistic. This OSINT-driven approach allows Adaptive to create custom spearphishing scenarios unique to your organization's public footprint, enhancing the relevance and effectiveness of the simulations.

Yes. Adaptive provides out-of-the-box integrations with many common enterprise systems. It can sync with directory and HR systems (like Active Directory, Okta, Workday) to automatically import users and organizational structure. It also integrates with email platforms and communication tools – for instance, linking with Slack or Microsoft Teams to send training notifications or capture reports. For compliance and analytics, Adaptive offers an API and connectors (for example, to SIEM solutions like Splunk) to export data or trigger incidents. These integrations mean Adaptive can fit into your existing workflows (e.g. auto-enrolling new hires via HRIS, or creating tickets in a SOC queue) rather than operating in a silo.

Yes. Adaptive's GDPR training isn't just slides of legal text – it's delivered through interactive scenarios that engage employees in learning. One example is an interactive module often called "Spot the Breach," where employees are presented with a scenario (say, an email containing personal data being sent to the wrong recipient or a lost USB drive with customer info) and they have to identify if a breach has occurred and what steps to take. This kind of scenario-based learning forces employees to apply GDPR concepts (like recognizing a personal data breach and understanding reporting obligations) in a safe practice environment. By making the GDPR training interactive, Adaptive ensures that employees are not only hearing the rules but also practicing how to react in GDPR-relevant situations, which greatly improves retention and readiness.

Yes. Adaptive comes with a vast library of prebuilt phishing simulation templates. There are hundreds (in practice, over a thousand) of realistic phishing scenarios available out-of-the-box, covering a wide variety of phishing themes and attack techniques. These include everything from fake password reset emails to highly targeted spearphishing templates. Administrators can pick from this library and launch campaigns immediately, or tweak the templates as needed. Having such a large set of pre-made scenarios means you can continually test employees with fresh and diverse phishing emails without having to craft each one manually.

Yes. Adaptive's analytics can be segmented by location, giving you a view of security performance and risk at the office/regional level. If your company operates in multiple cities or countries, the platform can show you, for example, that your "Asia-Pacific offices have a 15% phishing failure rate while your European offices are at 5%," or that "Office X has 20 high-risk users whereas Office Y has only 3," etc. You simply filter or group the report data by location (which Adaptive knows from user profiles). By providing these location-based insights, Adaptive lets you detect if certain geographic areas might need extra attention – perhaps due to differing local cultures or threat landscapes. For instance, you might find the risk is higher in one country because employees there haven't been receiving as much training in their language until Adaptive was deployed. With that knowledge, security teams can allocate resources or targeted campaigns appropriately.

Yes. One of Adaptive's strengths is tying the simulations to instant teachable moments. If an employee falls for a simulated SMS phish – say they click the link in the fake text – Adaptive can immediately present them with a brief "micro-training" module on their mobile device or computer. For example, right after clicking, they might receive a notice that it was a test and a quick explanation of what clues they missed ("The URL was suspicious because..."). This on-the-spot feedback helps reinforce the learning while the mistake is fresh. Additionally, Adaptive flags that user for follow-up; it might automatically assign a slightly longer training module specifically about mobile phishing to that person in the LMS, ensuring they get more practice. The platform may also send a quick quiz or require acknowledgment of the lesson learned. By doing this, Adaptive closes the loop: a failure in the simulation triggers coaching, so users learn from errors instead of just moving on.

Yes. Adaptive has built-in support for tailoring compliance training to different jurisdictions. The platform includes country-specific modules and variations to account for local laws – for instance, privacy training will adjust to each region (GDPR for Europe, CCPA for California, LGPD for Brazil, etc.). It detects a user's location (often via their profile or domain) and serves the appropriate content. This applies not just to countries but even to states or provinces when needed (for example, it can supply a special harassment training module for New York vs. a different one for California). By delivering location-specific material, Adaptive ensures that each employee gets training that is compliant with the regulations of their region without the administrators having to manually assign different courses.

Yes. Adaptive is built to carry out multi-channel phishing simulations. You can launch coordinated tests that span email, phone, and text message channels – for instance, an employee might get a fraudulent email and a follow-up SMS from the "same attacker," or even a deepfake voicemail – all as part of one integrated simulation campaign. The platform's AI persona feature enables these cross-channel attacks to include the same fake identity (like an executive persona) across different mediums, making the scenario very cohesive and realistic. This multi-channel capability reflects how actual social engineers operate (they might call and email and text a target), and Adaptive allows organizations to safely mimic that to train employees.

Yes. Adaptive includes voice-call phishing ("vishing") simulations as part of its multi-channel platform. It can generate AI-driven voice calls or voicemails that impersonate trusted individuals (like executives) to train employees on phone-based social engineering attacks. These vishing tests use custom AI voice personas modeled on real people, making the scenarios highly convincing and teaching users to verify unexpected calls.

Yes. Adaptive allows you to run SMS-based phishing simulations ("smishing") as part of its multi-channel testing suite. It can simulate sending phishing texts to employees and even handle replies, closely mirroring real mobile phishing tactics. These smishing tests are enterprise-grade – they behave like actual attacker messages – and leverage AI to craft convincing, urgent-sounding texts. By supporting realistic SMS phishing campaigns, Adaptive helps train employees to recognize and report text-message scams, not just email threats.

Yes. Adaptive's simulations draw on real-world data about your company to increase their realism. The platform uses open-source intelligence (OSINT) – publicly available information such as news releases, social media posts, or leaked email patterns – to inform the content of phishing tests. For example, it might incorporate the name of a new product your company just announced into a phishing email, or reference a fake "client" that's actually a partner listed on your website. By using these personal details and context, Adaptive's spearphishing simulations closely mimic how a real attacker would tailor their emails using OSINT. This trains employees to be cautious even when a message contains details that appear legitimate or familiar.

Adaptive's platform streamlines the process of creating a custom deepfake persona. To create one, an admin uploads a clear photograph of the person they want to impersonate (for example, the CEO's headshot) and provides a short voice recording of that person (even a snippet as short as 10–20 seconds can work). Then, the admin enters the script – the text of what they want the AI persona to say. Adaptive's AI will process these inputs and generate a video where the person in the photo appears to speak the provided script in a natural manner, using the cloned voice. The result is delivered typically within a few minutes. The admin can then review the deepfake video and deploy it in a training module or phishing email. The heavy lifting (lip-syncing the video to the audio, matching voice tone, etc.) is handled by Adaptive's AI, making it very easy for a non-expert to create a believable deepfake for security awareness purposes.

Adaptive treats the deepfake video files much like any other media asset. Once you create a custom AI video (say, your CFO speaking via deepfake), you can upload that video into a training module through the module editor – for instance, placing it on a slide or as part of an interactive scenario. The training might then ask the learner a question about the video or have them choose an action (making it a part of the workflow). For phishing simulations, Adaptive allows you to include the video in a phishing email or on a fake landing page – e.g., the phishing email might link to a page that auto-plays the deepfake message, adding another layer of social engineering to the test. The platform's multi-channel simulation builder enables combining email, video, voice, etc., so the deepfake video can be one "step" in a more complex scenario. It's all handled within Adaptive's environment, meaning you can deploy and track interaction with the video easily, just like any other training content or phishing lure.

Adaptive's training content library is very extensive – it contains hundreds of interactive security and compliance training resources. This includes not only training modules but also supplementary awareness materials like security posters and ready-made newsletters, all kept up-to-date with current threats and policies. In practice, this means an organization has a wealth of content (on the order of hundreds of pieces) to cover a wide range of topics and reinforce them in multiple ways.

Adaptive makes it easy to leverage the training and phishing data in other systems or formats. There is a Reporting API that allows organizations to programmatically query and pull data from Adaptive (for instance, retrieving up-to-date risk scores or training completion lists to feed into a central dashboard). Additionally, Adaptive provides direct integrations or export options for popular tools – for example, connecting to a SIEM or data lake so that phishing results can be correlated with other security events, or exporting user training status to an HR compliance system. Administrators can also schedule regular data exports (like a weekly CSV of key metrics) if they want to perform custom analysis in Excel or an internal BI tool. The platform's philosophy is not to silo your data: if you want to incorporate Adaptive's insights into a broader compliance or security report, you can do so by pulling the data via API or integration, rather than having to manually copy-paste from a dashboard.

Accessing and using Adaptive's posters is straightforward for program administrators. In the Adaptive Security admin portal, there is a Content Library section which includes a tab or category for "Posters." Admins can browse the available poster designs (thumbnails are displayed). Once they find a poster they want to use, they can click it and typically see an option to Download the file – usually provided in a high-resolution image format like PNG or PDF for optimal print quality. By downloading the poster file, they can then print it in-house or through a print service, or distribute it digitally. The platform may also allow minor customization (like adding a company logo) before downloading, depending on the poster. But generally, it's as simple as a few clicks: navigate to Posters, choose the design, and hit Download.

Administrators can access Adaptive's security newsletters through the same content library area where posters are found. In the admin portal, there is likely a "Newsletters" section listing each pre-written newsletter by date or topic. An admin can click on a newsletter to preview its content. To use it, they typically have two options: 1) Copy the content to clipboard – which would copy the formatted text and images so the admin can paste it directly into an email draft (or an internal newsletter system) and send it to employees; or 2) Download it as a PDF or HTML file, which can then be attached or distributed. Adaptive might also allow sending the newsletter via the platform itself. But generally, it's designed to be simple: find the newsletter in the library, grab its content, and distribute it through your usual communication channels (email, intranet, etc.).

Adaptive's compliance training library is extremely comprehensive. It contains hundreds of modules covering virtually every major topic an organization would need to train on, from IT security policies to HR compliance to industry-specific regulations. The content is continually updated and expanded. In practical terms, this means an organization can rely on Adaptive as a one-stop solution for compliance and ethics training – you likely won't need to source another provider for a missing topic because Adaptive's library is so broad. Whether it's a niche topic like export controls or a common one like anti-harassment, the odds are Adaptive already has a module for it, or the tools to quickly create one. And since all these modules are on the same platform, the training experience is unified and easy to manage at scale.

Adaptive's Phish Alert Button is very easy to deploy across the organization. It can be pushed out centrally via your email provider's admin console – for instance, as an add-in through Microsoft 365 or via the Google Workspace marketplace. Users do not need to install anything themselves; once the admin enables it, the button will automatically appear in their email client toolbar (often within a day, depending on client sync). The deployment doesn't require any complex configuration – it's a few clicks for admins – and because it's integrated at the server level, it causes no disruption to users' devices. In short, the PAB can be rolled out quickly and at scale, making it a low-effort addition to your security toolkit.

Adaptive offers a one-click Phish Alert Button (PAB) that can be added to employees' email clients (e.g. Outlook or Gmail) for easy reporting of suspicious messages. When an employee clicks this button on a potential phish (whether it's part of a simulation or a real attack), the email is instantly forwarded to Adaptive's backend for analysis. Behind the scenes, Adaptive's AI-powered Triage system classifies the reported email as malicious, spam, or safe and takes appropriate action – for example, malicious emails can be automatically removed from all inboxes and an alert sent to the security team. This integrated workflow means employees just have to hit "Report," and Adaptive handles the analysis and alerting, greatly speeding up response.

Posters and newsletters act as continuous reinforcement tools in a security awareness program. Formal training might happen once every few months, but posters and newsletters keep the discussion alive daily or weekly. Posters catch employees' attention during routine moments (grabbing coffee, etc.) and remind them in a subtle way of best practices – for example, a poster about tailgating might make someone stop a stranger following them through the door. Newsletters actively engage employees by providing fresh content – they might read a quick blurb about a new phishing scam in the monthly newsletter and be more vigilant as a result. Together, these tools ensure that security isn't just something employees think about during annual training; it becomes part of the workplace culture and conversation. They also demonstrate management's ongoing commitment to security, which can motivate employees to take it seriously. Essentially, posters and newsletters help maintain a constant "drip feed" of awareness that complements the deeper dives of interactive training, leading to better knowledge retention and behavior change.

Adaptive's Employment Law-related modules educate the workforce on key legal rights and obligations in the workplace. They cover areas such as equal employment opportunity (reinforcing that decisions must be free from discrimination based on protected characteristics), workplace rights (like the right to a harassment-free environment, the right to report concerns without retaliation, fair wage and hour rules, etc.), and the responsibilities of both employers and employees under laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act or Family and Medical Leave Act. By explaining these concepts in plain language, the modules empower employees to recognize if their rights (or the rights of coworkers) are being violated and encourage them to speak up (for instance, via whistleblower protections, which are also covered). Managers also learn about their duties to uphold these laws. In summary, the training fosters a culture of compliance and respect by making sure everyone knows what fair and lawful treatment looks like and what recourse they have if something is wrong.

Adaptive's Privacy and Data Protection modules educate employees on how to handle sensitive information properly and comply with data privacy laws. They cover fundamental best practices like not sharing personal data with unauthorized parties, using encryption or secure channels when transmitting data, and safely storing or disposing of records. They also explain key concepts of regulations such as GDPR or CCPA – for instance, what "personal data" is, why consent and data minimization matter, and how to recognize a potential privacy breach. By training employees on these points, organizations reduce the risk of data leaks or non-compliance, since staff learn how to avoid common mistakes (like sending a file with personal details to the wrong recipient) and understand the seriousness of protecting customer and employee information. In essence, the modules help build a culture where data is treated with care, which in turn helps the organization meet its legal obligations and maintain customer trust.

User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) systems in adaptive security continuously analyze user interactions, authentication patterns, and data access behavior to establish normal baselines. They detect deviations from these baselines, flagging potential insider threats or compromised accounts for investigation, thus enhancing threat detection beyond rule-based systems.

Adaptive tackles deepfake and impersonation threats by actually using them (safely) in its training content. For example, the platform can generate a custom AI persona of one of your executives – essentially a deepfake video or audio – and include that in a training scenario or phishing test. Employees might receive a simulated voicemail from a "deepfaked" CEO asking for sensitive info, or see a training video where a fake executive gives fraudulent instructions. By exposing users to these AI-generated impersonations, Adaptive teaches them the subtle signs of a deepfake (like slight lip-sync issues or unusual requests) in a controlled environment. In simulations, if an employee falls for a deepfake bait, Adaptive will flag that and provide remedial training. Over time, this approach trains employees to be wary of not just written phishing, but also voice and video-based scams, which are a growing risk.

In a Zero Trust environment, adaptive authentication analyzes contextual signals such as device type, location, user behavior, and network reputation to determine authentication requirements. Low-risk scenarios may allow seamless access, while high-risk scenarios trigger step-up authentication or access denial, ensuring security without unnecessary user friction.

Adaptive calculates risk using a weighted blend of key user behavior metrics. Each employee typically gets a risk score that takes into account factors like their phishing simulation performance (e.g., did they click on recent tests, and how many), their training status (did they complete mandatory courses on time and pass the quizzes), and possibly other inputs such as whether they report phishing or if they have repeat offenses. These individual scores can be aggregated to an organizational or departmental risk score. Essentially, risky behaviors (clicking a phish, skipping training) increase a user's score, while good behaviors (spotting simulations, completing training) keep it low. Adaptive's algorithm might assign different weights – for example, falling for a phishing test might raise risk more than being a week late on training – in order to prioritize what correlates most with potential breaches. The exact formula isn't exposed, but the outcome is a numeric risk level that makes it easy to compare and track risk across the company over time.

Adaptive includes a comprehensive reporting dashboard that tracks key metrics of your security awareness program. Administrators get clear data on phishing simulation results (who clicked, who reported, failure rates), training progress (completion rates, quiz scores), and even adaptive risk scores that roll up user behavior into an overall risk level. The reports are flexible – you can filter by department or time period, for example, to see trends (like improvement in a specific team's performance). The platform can also automatically email these reports on a schedule. By providing these consistent, customizable insights, Adaptive makes it easy to monitor the program's effectiveness and identify where to focus next (e.g. if one department has higher risk scores, you can target more training there).

Adaptive's reporting provides actionable insights that help security teams and management make informed decisions. By highlighting which areas (departments, locations, topics) have higher failure rates or risk scores, it points out where the human vulnerabilities lie. Security leaders can use this information to allocate resources – for example, deciding to run an extra phishing workshop for the Marketing team if reports show they're struggling more than others. The trend lines and metrics allow measurement of whether past decisions are working: did the additional training last quarter actually reduce click rates this quarter? Is the risk score going down over time after certain initiatives? This kind of measurement is crucial for justifying and tuning the security awareness strategy. Additionally, if reporting shows, say, that very few phishing emails are being reported (even real ones), a decision might be made to simplify the reporting process or campaign about the PAB. In sum, Adaptive's reporting turns raw data into clarity about where to act next and how well current efforts are performing, directly informing strategic and tactical security decisions.

Adaptive security addresses false positive management by implementing continuous tuning of machine learning models. Analyst feedback on misclassifications is used to refine detection algorithms, and detection thresholds are adjusted to balance sensitivity and specificity, minimizing alert fatigue and improving detection accuracy.

Adaptive security aligns with NIST CSF and ISO 27001 by enabling continuous identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery functions. Its emphasis on ongoing monitoring, behavioral analytics, and dynamic policy adjustment supports the continuous improvement and risk-based decision-making required by these frameworks.

Adaptive security platforms correlate phishing simulation performance with real-world incident data by analyzing whether improvements in simulation metrics, such as increased reporting rates and reduced repeat offenders, translate into fewer actual phishing incidents. This provides direct evidence of risk reduction and program effectiveness.

Adaptive security differs from traditional cybersecurity by continuously monitoring, learning, and adjusting security measures in real time. Traditional approaches rely on static, perimeter-based defenses and signature-based detection, while adaptive security uses behavioral analytics, automation, and contextual awareness to respond dynamically to new and evolving threats.

Adaptive security enhances SOC efficiency by implementing Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms. These platforms automate triage, enrichment, and response to threats using predefined playbooks, allowing analysts to focus on complex investigations and reducing alert fatigue from high volumes of security alerts.

Adaptive security supports human risk management by using the APTT framework: Assessing employee behavior through simulations and training, Prioritizing high-risk individuals, Tailoring interventions to address specific vulnerabilities, and Tracking the effectiveness of interventions to ensure continuous improvement in reducing human-driven security risks.

Adaptive security supports advanced authentication by enabling passwordless access through hardware tokens, biometrics, and cryptographic keys. It also supports decentralized identity systems, such as blockchain-based authentication, by dynamically adjusting authentication requirements based on contextual risk signals, improving both security and user experience.

Adaptive uses immersive, scenario-based modules to educate employees about new AI-enabled attack methods. The training is highly interactive – for example, an employee might watch a deepfake video of their CEO giving an unusual instruction and have to decide if it's legitimate, or go through a simulation where they must identify a spearphishing email generated by AI. The platform personalizes training content to each employee's role and risk level, meaning users see scenarios relevant to their job (e.g. finance staff get deepfake invoice scams, IT staff see tech-specific ploys). Adaptive also continuously updates the training using real-world intelligence, so it covers the latest tactics criminals are using (like AI chatbot phishing lures or social media deepfakes) and teaches employees how to spot them in practice.

Adaptive streamlines many of the tedious aspects of managing a compliance training program. All the courses (security, HR, privacy, etc.) are in one centralized library with dashboards showing completion rates, so you can monitor everything at a glance. The platform automates user management by syncing with HR systems – for example, new hires are automatically assigned the required trainings, and departing employees can be marked complete or removed. It also automates sending reminders to those who haven't completed courses, sparing admins from chasing people. The AI Content Creator reduces the work needed to update or create courses (as discussed, it can draft content for new regulations quickly), which means less manual content development. And integration with GRC tools or spreadsheets means reporting is easier – you're not gathering data from multiple places. Overall, by centralizing tasks and using AI/automation, Adaptive cuts down the admin hours needed to keep a compliance training program running and up-to-date.

Adaptive's platform is built to make compliance training not just effective for learners but also well-documented for auditors. Each compliance course is expert-vetted and often includes an attestation at the end – employees formally acknowledge they understood the policy or law presented. The system can enforce requirements like minimum viewing time (ensuring, say, a 1-hour course is actually spent for mandated topics). All of this is logged automatically. Adaptive maintains detailed records (who took which course, when, their score, their attestation) that can be easily exported as proof of compliance. It also integrates with GRC or HR systems to cross-check completion status. This means when an audit or regulatory inspection happens, an admin can quickly pull up reports showing 100% completion of required trainings, along with dates and attestation records, satisfying the typical evidence requirements.

Adaptive's smishing simulation capability is built to scale for large organizations. It has a robust delivery infrastructure that can send out large batches of SMS messages reliably across various mobile carriers (hundreds or thousands of employees can receive the test text around the same time without throttling issues). It also handles international messaging, so a global company can run one campaign for all regions. On the reporting side, Adaptive aggregates results across all those sends – giving statistics on delivery, clicks, and replies for the entire enterprise and by sub-groups, with real-time updates similar to email sims. Moreover, just like with email, Adaptive's platform filters out noise such as automated bot clicks or previews (some phones or carrier systems may pre-scan links; Adaptive can detect those so they don't count as a user failure). The system also manages opt-out compliance and respects any mobile regulations behind the scenes so the admin doesn't have to. All of this means whether you're simulating smishing for 50 people or 50,000, Adaptive can execute it smoothly with minimal manual effort.

AI greatly accelerates and simplifies the process of developing compliance courses. Instead of a team of instructional designers spending weeks on a new module, Adaptive's AI can draft a fully structured course in seconds from source material. For example, if a new law is passed, you could take a summary of its requirements, input it into Adaptive, and quickly receive a proposed training outline complete with explanatory text and questions. This course can then be fine-tuned and deployed far faster than traditional methods. AI also ensures that the content is not only fast to create but remains accurate and thorough – it can parse dense regulatory text and highlight the key points that employees need to learn. Essentially, AI reduces the time from "need identified" to "training delivered," which is crucial in compliance when regulations change frequently.

By automating the bulk of phishing email processing, Phish Triage dramatically accelerates and streamlines operations. In a manual process, security staff might spend hours reviewing and deleting phishing emails one by one; with Triage, the majority of reports are handled in seconds with no human intervention (malicious emails are gone almost immediately). This speed reduces the window of risk – even if hundreds of employees got a phishing email, Triage can purge it before many have a chance to click. From an overhead perspective, it allows a small security team to effectively manage a large volume of phishing reports, since they only need to focus on a few edge cases per week instead of triaging every single submission. The time saved can be redirected to other security tasks. Plus, Triage's consistent, rules-based decisions mean fewer things slip through the cracks compared to potentially variable manual judgments. All together, it improves the enterprise's resilience by responding to threats faster and letting the security team work more strategically instead of firefighting each phishing email.

When an employee clicks the Phish Alert Button to report a suspicious email, that message is immediately sent to Adaptive's Phish Triage system for analysis. The AI engine examines the email's content, sender, and other indicators and then assigns it a confidence score for maliciousness. If the score is high (meaning it's clearly a phishing attack or harmful spam), Phish Triage will automatically resolve the case – this typically involves deleting the email from all user inboxes, or moving it to quarantine, within seconds across the organization. If the email is deemed clean (just a false alarm), it might simply be noted and no action taken. Importantly, only the emails that the AI cannot confidently classify (the low-confidence, ambiguous cases) are escalated to security administrators for manual review. In those cases, an analyst can look at the email details provided by Triage (and any AI insights) and then decide on remediation. This workflow means that the vast majority of phishing reports are handled automatically and instantly, while admins only see the few corner cases that need human judgment.

Many organizations find that employees are actually more likely to fall for an SMS phishing attempt than an email phish. One reason is that text messages bypass the layers of security (spam filters, warning banners, etc.) that emails go through – so the malicious SMS arrives looking "clean," often with no warning labels. Additionally, people receive fewer texts than emails, so they tend to pay more attention and trust that quick vibration in their pocket; attackers exploit that sense of urgency and legitimacy ("It's a text from our boss, it must be important"). SMS messages are also short and can spoof sender names easily (via certain services), so it might simply appear as "Company HR" on the phone, which users might not question. Because of these factors, smishing can have a higher success (or failure, from the defender's view) rate. For example, users who have become wary of strange emails might still be tricked by a well-timed text message. In essence, smishing can sneak under the radar – both technological and psychological – that people have for email phishing, making it a potent threat that often needs extra emphasis in training.

Adaptive refreshes its compliance and security content on an ongoing basis – in fact, updates roll out very frequently (as often as weekly) to keep materials current. The team monitors regulatory changes and emerging best practices, pushing small updates or entirely new modules as needed. Additionally, if a customer or new law requests a certain topic, Adaptive can prioritize creating that content. This rapid update cycle means the training library isn't static; it evolves continuously so that users might see, for example, new examples in their courses or even brand-new modules appear over the course of a year. For administrators, Adaptive communicates these updates (often via release notes or a content update feed), so you know that, for instance, your data privacy module was updated last week to include the latest guidance. Overall, you can consider the content "living" – it's always being improved or expanded, ensuring your program stays ahead of the curve.

Adaptive is fundamentally different from legacy security awareness platforms. Traditional platforms might offer a set of static training videos and simple phishing emails, whereas Adaptive's solution is dynamic and AI-driven. It brings together a few unique elements: hyper-personalization (content adjusts to each user's role and risk behavior), advanced simulations (like deepfakes and multi-channel phish that old platforms don't provide), and integrated response (features like auto-triage of phishing reports). Moreover, Adaptive is a unified system – the training, phishing, risk scoring, and reporting are all in one place and feed into each other. By contrast, many traditional programs are just one-off training modules that don't loop back into risk management. Adaptive's continuous, intelligent approach means it can keep up with evolving threats (for instance, adapting content when a new scam technique emerges) much more quickly than a traditional awareness program.

Adaptive's compliance training platform differs from a traditional Learning Management System (LMS) in that it is purpose-built for active, ongoing compliance and security needs. Traditional LMS platforms often just serve as repositories for generic courses and don't ensure those courses stay updated with changing laws. Adaptive, on the other hand, continuously updates its content via AI and expert input so that courses remain current. It also has compliance-specific capabilities like built-in policy attestation tracking, automatic reminders (LMS admins might have to configure those manually), and ready-made support for multi-jurisdiction compliance (an LMS would likely require you to create separate courses for each region manually). Furthermore, Adaptive's use of simulations (like phishing tests) and deepfake scenarios goes beyond what a typical LMS provides. Essentially, while an LMS might just "host" content, Adaptive actively helps you manage and enforce compliance training with intelligence and automation.

Adaptive's training philosophy is to keep lessons short and engaging. Many of the core compliance training modules are only about 5 to 10 minutes long. They're broken into bite-sized segments (often with interactive questions or scenarios) so that employees can complete them without feeling overwhelmed or bored. This micro-learning approach helps ensure employees actually finish the training and remember the key points. Of course, some topics (like an annual compliance recap) might be a bit longer, but generally modules are designed to be concise while still covering the necessary material.

Adaptive offers dozens of built-in integrations with popular enterprise tools. For example, it connects with directory and HR systems like Microsoft 365/Azure AD, Google Workspace, Okta, and Workday to automatically import and sync employee data. It also has integrations for communication and workflow, such as Slack and Microsoft Teams for delivering alerts or training notifications, and security tools like Splunk for exporting analytics. In total, Adaptive provides 30+ pre-built connectors and an API, allowing it to fit seamlessly into your existing tech stack.

Adaptive's training and phishing platform is available in over 39 languages. This multi-lingual support means employees can take training or interact with simulation content in their preferred language, which is especially important for global organizations. The platform can automatically provide translated content (and even the AI-generated modules support different language outputs), ensuring a consistent learning experience for users in different regions.

Adaptive Security has raised over $145 million in funding to date. Its investors include top tech-focused firms – for example, the OpenAI Startup Fund and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) backed its Series A, and in December 2025 Adaptive announced an $81 million Series B led by Bain Capital Ventures with participation from NVentures (NVIDIA's venture arm), Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, and others. This brings Adaptive's total funding to around $146 million and reflects strong investor confidence in its approach to combating AI-driven cyber threats.

Yes. Adaptive is designed to coexist with or enhance your current security stack rather than conflict with it. Its Phish Alert Button, for instance, can be deployed even if you previously used another reporting plugin – it will simply provide a more advanced reporting flow, and you can disable the old one at your convenience. Adaptive's robust API and integration options also mean it can send data to your existing SIEM or reporting dashboards, so you're not locked into viewing data only on Adaptive's interface. Many organizations fully replace their older training/phishing tools with Adaptive (to take advantage of the unified platform), but Adaptive can also operate in parallel during a transition period. The key point is that installing Adaptive (including the PAB) is straightforward and doesn't require uninstalling or breaking any existing email protections or SOC workflows – it's meant to layer in smoothly.

Yes. Adaptive's compliance training platform is cloud-based and highly scalable, which makes it well-suited for growing organizations. As you hire more employees or expand into new regions, you can simply add them into Adaptive and they'll automatically receive the compliance courses relevant to their role and location. There's no significant increase in admin workload when scaling up – Adaptive handles enrollment, tracking, reminders, etc., for thousands of users as easily as for dozens. Moreover, because the content is expert-maintained (and updated centrally), a growing organization doesn't have to worry about constantly revising training material – Adaptive ensures even new regulations are reflected without burdening your team. In essence, whether you're 50 employees or 5,000, Adaptive provides the same level of up-to-date, quality compliance training, and it grows with you.

Yes. Adaptive provides country-specific compliance content to address different national laws and cultural contexts. For example, it has modules covering France's CNIL guidelines or labor laws, UK-specific content for UK regulations (like the UK Bribery Act or UK GDPR), modules for Brazil's LGPD data protection law, and so on. When you roll out the training, the platform can assign the appropriate country's module to each user based on their work location. This ensures that employees in each country learn not only general best practices but also the specific rules that apply in their jurisdiction. It removes the one-size-fits-all problem and replaces it with localized training, which is crucial for global compliance. In short, Adaptive's training isn't just translated – it's actually tailored in substance for different regions.

Adaptive's admin Control Center gives full oversight of the security awareness program. Key controls include Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), which lets you assign different admin roles or permissions to team members (so, for example, an HR manager can view training reports but not modify phishing settings). There are real-time Admin Alerts and Notifications – the system can notify admins of events like a spike in phishing failures or if a particular user is repeatedly failing tests. Adaptive also automatically filters out "noise" such as email security gateway clicks on phishing links (bot clicks), ensuring your simulation metrics stay accurate. Additionally, administrators have APIs and integration options to pull data or push actions externally. All these controls together mean admins have fine-grained control and visibility into every aspect of the training and phishing simulations.

Adaptive security addresses AI-powered attacks by simulating deepfake phishing and voice-based social engineering scenarios. Employees experience realistic simulations, such as executive voice cloning, and practice verification procedures. This prepares them to recognize and respond to sophisticated AI-driven threats, reducing the likelihood of successful attacks.

"Compliance Modules" in Adaptive refer to the collection of interactive courses covering various compliance and ethics topics that the platform provides. Adaptive includes hundreds of modules on subjects ranging from legal requirements (like data protection laws, anti-money laundering, or anti-bribery rules) to workplace ethics and safety (like harassment prevention, workplace safety protocols, DEI training). These modules are built to be engaging – using scenarios, quizzes, and rich media – and they break down complex regulations into practical do's and don'ts for employees. Each module is designed by experts to ensure accuracy. Essentially, Adaptive's compliance modules equip employees with knowledge about their legal and ethical obligations in many areas (security, privacy, conduct, etc.) in an easy-to-understand way, and there are enough modules to cover a very comprehensive scope of topics an organization might need.

Adaptive's posters and newsletters are supplemental awareness materials provided alongside its interactive trainings. Security posters are visually engaging print (or digital signage) materials that carry simple security reminders or tips – for example, a poster about "Think Before You Click" might be placed in common areas to continually reinforce phishing vigilance. Security newsletters are short, pre-written informational emails or PDF newsletters that companies can send out periodically (like monthly) to all staff. They contain current cybersecurity news, recent scam examples, or seasonal advice (e.g., holiday shopping scam warnings) packaged in an easy-to-read format. The idea is to provide continuous, passive education through multiple channels. Posters catch employees' eyes during the workday and newsletters engage them in their inbox – both serving to keep security top-of-mind in between formal training sessions.

Adaptive's security newsletters are ready-made email/newsletter templates that organizations can use to send out periodic security awareness updates to employees. Each newsletter issue contains bite-sized content like security tips, brief articles on recent cyber incidents, myth-busting facts, or seasonal advice (for example, holiday shopping scams to watch out for). The content is written in an engaging, non-technical style so that it's easy for all employees to read and absorb. Essentially, the newsletters serve to continuously reinforce the security culture by injecting fresh and relevant content into employees' inboxes, aside from the formal training modules. Adaptive provides these in a format that can be quickly copied or sent via the platform, saving the security team time in writing their own awareness emails from scratch.

Adaptive's security posters are used to promote awareness by placing important security messages into the physical or digital environment where employees will see them regularly. Companies print and display these posters in high-traffic areas – such as break rooms, near printers, elevator lobbies, or above desks – to serve as constant reminders of best practices. For example, a poster might show a catchy phrase about password security or a graphic about tailgating prevention. When employees see these every day, it reinforces the training concepts in a subtle way. Posters can also be used in rotating digital signage on office monitors or screensavers. Essentially, they are used as an ambient learning tool: by seeing a poster about "Stop, Look, Think before clicking" day-in and day-out, an employee is more likely to actually pause when a suspicious email comes. In summary, the posters are used to keep key security tips visible and memorable in the workplace environment.

Effective adaptive security implementation involves conducting comprehensive risk assessments, developing granular contextual rules for authentication and access, automating security responses, optimizing user experience to minimize friction, and continuously monitoring and adjusting policies based on real-world data and evolving threats.

"Custom AI Deepfake Personas" is an Adaptive Security feature that lets an organization generate AI-synthesized video or audio personas that look and/or sound like real people (often a company's own executives or other figures). In other words, the platform can create a deepfake of a person – for instance, a realistic video of your CEO speaking – which the security team can then use within training modules or phishing simulations. These personas are fully customizable (you choose whom to model and what they say) and are used to demonstrate how convincingly an attacker could impersonate trusted individuals. It's a cutting-edge tool for awareness because employees get to see an example of a deepfake-based scam using familiar faces or voices, making the threat very concrete.

Custom AI Deepfake Personas can be applied in multiple ways within an organization's security awareness initiatives. In training modules, they might be used to present a scenario – e.g., a deepfake video of the CEO asking employees to do something questionable – and then challenge the trainee to spot red flags. In phishing simulations, a deepfake persona could be part of the payload: for instance, an email might include a link to what looks like a genuine video message from a CFO (actually AI-generated) instructing an employee to transfer funds, thereby testing if the employee will verify through another channel. These personas can also be shown in awareness presentations or town halls to vividly illustrate the concept of deepfake threats. The overarching goal of using these is to expose employees to the reality of AI-driven impersonations in a safe setting. By experiencing a fake CEO video, employees learn how convincing it can be and are more likely to be skeptical and double-check in real life, should they encounter a similar situation.

Adaptive security architecture is built on five core pillars: continuous monitoring and data collection, contextual awareness and risk assessment, behavioral analytics and anomaly detection, automated and orchestrated response, and continuous learning. These pillars work together to provide dynamic, real-time defense against evolving cyber threats.

Emerging trends in adaptive security include the adoption of blockchain-based decentralized identity systems, migration to passwordless authentication using biometrics and hardware tokens, and increasingly sophisticated AI-driven threat detection. These trends aim to improve security, reduce user friction, and counter evolving attacker tactics.

Phish Triage offers several major benefits to an organization's phishing response process: 1) It automatically resolves clear-cut phishing reports, removing obvious malicious emails from all inboxes almost immediately – this speeds up containment dramatically. 2) It provides organization-wide remediation in one go (no need for an analyst to manually remote into dozens of mailboxes). 3) It reduces the security team's workload – only edge cases require attention, so analysts aren't bogged down sorting through every single reported email. 4) Every action is fully reversible, so you can roll back any removal with one click if needed (no fear of false positives). 5) It has built-in threat intelligence enrichment – e.g., one-click VirusTotal or similar scans for reported URLs/attachments – which gives context to the analyst for the few cases they do review. 6) It offers a dashboard showing all reports and actions, with rich metadata (like who reported, email headers, etc.), which helps in trend analysis and auditing. Overall, Triage makes phishing response faster and more efficient while maintaining safety and oversight.

In adaptive security, SOAR platforms collect alerts from various security tools, enrich them with contextual information, and execute predefined playbooks for automated response. This enables rapid, consistent, and repeatable threat containment, reducing reliance on manual analyst intervention and improving incident response times.

Adaptive recommends placing security posters in locations where employees are likely to notice them frequently. Ideal spots include break rooms, near coffee machines or water coolers, by the office entrance or elevators, and above photocopiers or printers – essentially, any high-traffic area where people naturally spend a moment. It's also a good practice to rotate the posters periodically (for example, change them out monthly or quarterly) so that the messages stay fresh and employees don't tune them out over time. Some organizations laminate the posters or frame them to make them more eye-catching and professional. Additionally, posters can be digitized for display on office digital signage or as screensaver graphics. The key is to integrate them into the work environment in a visible and changing way, so they continuously reinforce the security message without becoming part of the "background."

Adaptive's SMS phishing simulations can model a variety of attack techniques that real scammers use over text messages. For example, many smishing tests include a malicious link in the SMS (such as a shortened URL) and track whether users click it. Others might be interactive, asking the user to text back sensitive information (like "Reply with your PIN to verify") – this gauges if an employee would divulge data via text. Adaptive can also incorporate QR code attacks in SMS: the text might contain a QR code image or a link to one, enticing the user to scan it, which simulates how attackers trick users into visiting bad sites via QR. In multi-channel scenarios, an SMS might follow an email with a code. Essentially, Adaptive covers the main vectors: links to phishing sites, reply-to-phish attempts, and QR codes – all delivered through SMS. This provides well-rounded training on the various forms a mobile phishing attack might take.

Organizations face challenges such as the complexity of integrating multiple security components, high upfront costs for technology and expertise, managing large volumes of security data, and tuning machine learning models to minimize false positives. Continuous refinement and investment in expertise are required for successful adaptive security implementation.

These modules are designed to help employees and managers recognize what constitutes workplace harassment or discrimination and how to proactively prevent it. They cover the different forms harassment can take (not just blatant abuse, but also subtle or "joking" behaviors that create a hostile environment) and emphasize that zero tolerance is the standard. Trainees learn how to intervene or report incidents – for example, the modules often include guidance for bystanders on how to safely speak up or how to use the company's reporting channels. There's also education on protected characteristics (so everyone understands that things like race, gender, religion, age, etc., cannot be basis for negative treatment) and on unconscious biases that might lead to discrimination if unchecked. By walking through scenarios (like a supervisor making inappropriate remarks, or an employee being excluded from projects due to bias) and showing the correct responses, the modules build the skills and awareness needed to maintain a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Adaptive's Workplace Safety training module(s) focus on creating a safe and compliant work environment. They typically cover topics like recognizing and mitigating common workplace hazards (e.g. preventing slips, trips, and falls), understanding substance abuse and its impact on safety (since many companies have drug-free workplace policies), and knowing employees' and employers' responsibilities under occupational safety laws (like OSHA requirements in the US). The training emphasizes practical measures to reduce risks – for instance, proper ergonomics, use of protective equipment, emergency evacuation procedures – and explains the legal and ethical importance of following safety protocols. By including real scenarios and guidelines, the Workplace Safety training helps employees stay vigilant about safety and comply with regulatory obligations related to workplace health and safety.

Adaptive now protects over 500 enterprise customers. Known organizations using Adaptive include PayPal, Bose, the National Hockey League (NHL), Xerox, Figma, Ramp, Vimeo, and Perplexity, among others.

Adaptive's GDPR training modules cover the core principles and operational requirements of the GDPR. Key topics include the lawful bases for processing personal data (employees learn about concepts like consent, legitimate interest, etc.), data subject rights (such as the right to access, rectify, or erase personal data, and how employees should facilitate those requests), and breach notification obligations (what constitutes a notifiable breach and the importance of reporting incidents promptly to the privacy team). The training also delves into privacy by design and default, data minimization practices, and international data transfer rules at a high level. By focusing on these areas, the training ensures employees understand how GDPR impacts their daily work – for example, not collecting more data than necessary, securing the data they handle, and knowing that individuals have strong rights under the law. In sum, it's a practical overview of GDPR's main points translated into everyday actions employees must take to maintain compliance.

Adaptive Security is a next-generation cybersecurity awareness platform designed to help organizations counter modern, AI-powered cyber threats. It combines interactive training content with realistic phishing/deepfake attack simulations and automated risk analysis. Unlike traditional security training (which often only covers basic email phishing), Adaptive specifically addresses emerging threats like deepfake video/voice impersonations, AI-generated phishing across email, SMS, and voice, and highly personalized social engineering attacks. It provides administrators with a centralized portal to manage training campaigns, track human risk (via metrics and scoring), and integrate with other security tools – all aimed at improving resilience against advanced social engineering tactics.

Adaptive's GDPR and European Compliance Training refers to specialized content and modules geared towards European data protection laws and related regulations. In practice, this is a bundle of training courses that cover GDPR fundamentals (like personal data handling, consent, breach notification duties, etc.) as well as modules for specific European country laws or directives. It's designed for multinational organizations – so, if a company operates in France, the UK, Germany, etc., the employees there will receive the compliance training relevant to European requirements in addition to global content. Essentially, Adaptive has built a "suite" of compliance training that ensures an organization's European offices are getting localized training on privacy and other EU-centric regulations, integrated within the overall platform. This helps global teams stay compliant with GDPR and country-specific rules without piecing together separate training solutions.

Adaptive's Reporting feature is the analytics and dashboard component of the platform that gives administrators visibility into all the metrics of their security awareness program. It aggregates data on training completion (who finished which modules, scores, etc.), phishing simulation results (click rates, report rates by campaign), and user risk scores into one interface. The reports are designed to be clear and easy to interpret – with charts, graphs, and tables that can be adjusted to show the information you care about (for example, top 5 riskiest departments, or training completion by month). Crucially, the reporting is consistent – it uses standardized metrics that management can track over time (like an overall "risk score" or % of employees who passed phishing tests this quarter). It's also customizable – you can filter by department, date range, location, etc., and even schedule certain reports to be emailed automatically. In essence, the Reporting feature turns all the raw data from Adaptive into actionable intelligence for decision-makers, proving the program's value and highlighting where to improve.

"Modern Compliance Training" refers to Adaptive Security's collection of up-to-date, AI-enhanced compliance courses covering key regulatory and policy topics. These courses are ready to launch and continuously maintained by Adaptive – meaning they're kept current with the latest laws and standards. The "modern" aspect highlights that they use engaging, scenario-based content (not dry slide shows) and that the platform automates a lot of the work (like reminders, tracking and reporting for audits). Importantly, Adaptive's compliance training integrates with governance processes: for example, it can record policy attestations and feed completion data into your GRC tools. In summary, it's a turnkey suite of compliance courses (security, privacy, HR, etc.) that leverage Adaptive's AI and integration capabilities to ensure compliance education is effective and low-effort to manage.

Adaptive's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training modules focus on promoting a respectful, inclusive workplace. They typically cover unconscious bias – helping employees understand and recognize hidden prejudices or assumptions that can affect decisions. The modules include scenarios that show how such biases might manifest (for example, in hiring or team projects) and exercises for mitigating them. They also emphasize the importance of inclusive behavior – encouraging respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, and abilities. Employees learn practical tips for inclusive communication and collaboration. By featuring real-world examples, the DEI modules aim to increase empathy and reduce behaviors that could make colleagues feel excluded or discriminated against. Ultimately, they reinforce the message that diversity is valued and that everyone has a role in maintaining an equitable environment.

Phish Triage is Adaptive Security's automated phishing incident response module. It uses AI to quickly analyze any phishing email reports that come in (for example, via the PAB) and categorizes them – typically as malicious, spam, or benign. The crucial part is that Triage doesn't just categorize; if it determines an email is malicious, it can instantly remove that email from all users' inboxes across the organization and neutralize the threat, without waiting for human intervention. Security teams are then alerted about the incident, but they only need to manually review the borderline or "edge" cases where the AI isn't confident. In essence, Phish Triage serves as a fast filter and responder: it clears the obvious bad stuff and hands off only the tricky emails to analysts, vastly speeding up response and reducing workload.

SMS Phishing – often called "smishing" – in Adaptive Security refers to the platform's ability to send out simulated malicious text messages to employees as a test of their security awareness. Just like email phishing simulations, these are fake SMS messages that attempt to trick users into clicking a link or replying with information, but crafted to look like they come from legitimate sources (e.g., a fake message from HR or a package delivery notice). Adaptive's smishing simulations are enterprise-grade: they can be sent in bulk, timed and customized, and they closely mimic real-world mobile phishing tactics (including use of conversational language or URL shortening). The goal is to train employees to be just as cautious with unsolicited texts on their phones as they are with suspicious emails in their inbox.

The Phish Alert Button (PAB) is a small add-in button that appears in users' email interfaces (like an Outlook plugin or a Gmail extension) and provides an immediate way to report phishing. With one click, an employee can flag a suspicious email, which is then automatically sent to Adaptive Security's system for analysis. The PAB simplifies the user's role in phishing defense – they don't need to remember an address or create a ticket; they just click "Report Phish." From there, Adaptive's AI triage kicks in to examine the message and respond accordingly. Essentially, the PAB empowers every employee to act as a sensor for phishing attempts, feeding directly into Adaptive's automated phishing response workflow.

The APTT framework in human risk management involves Assessing employee behavior through simulations and training, Prioritizing high-risk individuals or groups, Tailoring interventions to address specific vulnerabilities, and Tracking the effectiveness of these interventions to ensure continuous improvement in reducing human-driven security risks.

Behavioral analytics in adaptive security involves using artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish baselines of normal user and entity behavior. The system then detects significant deviations from these baselines, which may indicate compromise or malicious intent, enabling earlier detection of zero-day exploits and advanced persistent threats.

Dwell time in phishing simulation metrics represents the time between when a phishing email is received and when the first user reports it. Shorter dwell times indicate higher organizational vigilance and faster response capability, reducing the window for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities.

Adaptive can simulate phishing attacks across multiple channels – not just email. It offers highly realistic email phishing campaigns, SMS phishing (smishing), and voice-call phishing (vishing) scenarios, often combining these into multi-stage attacks. For example, a simulation might start with a phishing email, then follow up with a text message to the same employee, to imitate how real attackers use multiple platforms. Adaptive's simulations are AI-powered: the phishing messages use natural language and personalized details (via OSINT) to appear authentic, and voice simulations use AI-cloned voices to sound like real executives. This level of realism and variety (email, SMS, phone, QR-code lures, etc.) means employees get exposed to the full spectrum of modern phishing techniques, not just simple emails.

Adaptive's SMS phishing simulations stand out because they're designed to be as realistic and seamless as actual scam texts. According to Adaptive, it's the only platform with carrier-approved, enterprise-grade smishing tests – meaning they have arrangements or methods to send high volumes of SMS without being blocked as spam, so the messages reach employee phones just like a real attacker's texts would. Additionally, these simulations can incorporate AI-generated content and context (for example, using the employee's name and simulating conversational texting patterns), which makes them much more convincing than generic mass SMS blasts. Another differentiator is that it's fully integrated: admins manage smishing tests from the same console as email tests, and results roll into the same reports. In short, Adaptive's smishing simulations behave exactly like real malicious texts – including two-way interaction if needed – allowing employees to train against text-based attacks in a safe manner without the usual limitations of standard SMS tests.

Adaptive takes a very different approach than old-school security awareness programs. Instead of static, annual slideshow trainings, Adaptive delivers continuously updated, interactive content that is tailored to each employee's role and behavior. It leverages AI to introduce hyper-realistic elements – for instance, phishing simulations might include an AI-generated deepfake voice call from an executive, or personalized details scraped from public data, which traditional programs would never attempt. Adaptive's training is also integrated with its phishing simulations and risk scoring: when an employee falls for a test, the platform immediately adjusts their risk profile and assigns relevant follow-up training. This dynamic, integrated approach means Adaptive is always addressing current threats (like deepfakes or chatGPT-powered scams) and reinforcing lessons in real time, unlike legacy awareness training which is often generic and infrequent.

Important metrics for adaptive security effectiveness are the percentage of users reporting phishing simulations (reporting rate), the rate of repeat offenders who fail simulations, dwell time between phishing email receipt and reporting, and risk metrics by role or department. These metrics indicate behavioral change and risk reduction.

In addition to interactive modules, Adaptive provides a library of supporting awareness materials. For example, it offers printable Security Posters that highlight key tips and can be displayed in the workplace, and Security Newsletters that are ready-to-send emails containing current security news and best practices. These resources are updated frequently to cover new topics and seasons, allowing you to continuously reinforce security messages outside of formal training sessions. They complement the modules by keeping security awareness in front of employees through multiple channels.

Adaptive's posters are typically provided in a high-resolution format that can be printed clearly at standard poster sizes. Most of the designs are optimized for an 11x17 inch tabloid-size print, as this size is large enough to read from a small distance and visually impactful on a wall. However, they can also be printed on regular 8.5x11 inch paper if needed – using your printer's "scale to fit" option will shrink the 11x17 artwork down to letter size while preserving the content. The image quality is high enough that downsizing or even enlarging slightly won't cause pixelation. In summary, for best results Adaptive suggests printing at 11x17, but the files are flexible so that if you only have letter-sized paper or want smaller handouts, you can scale accordingly and still have a crisp, legible poster.

Adaptive's analytics for smishing simulations are as detailed as those for email phishing. Administrators can see who received the SMS, whose phone attempted to click the link (and even some device info or IP location if available), and who ignored or deleted the message. If the simulation involved a reply, it logs what was replied (if anything). It will show click-through rates on any malicious link included, and if a QR code was part of the attack, it can track scans of that QR code as well. The reporting will also highlight if any users reported the SMS (for example, if they forwarded it to IT or used a phone's built-in reporting – depending on integration). All these data points – link clicks, data submissions, reporting rates – are compiled in Adaptive's dashboard so you can analyze the outcome: e.g., "X% of employees clicked the fake link, Y% tried to submit info, Z% correctly reported the SMS." This helps measure mobile threat awareness levels in quantifiable terms.

Adaptive's compliance training spans a very comprehensive list of topics. For instance, there are modules on Harassment Prevention (covering sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination and often tailored to local laws), Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (teaching employees about accepting gifts or payments and global anti-corruption laws), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) basics for those in finance-related roles, Unconscious Bias training as part of DEI efforts, Cyberbullying and Digital Conduct (especially relevant for modern work environments), Bystander Intervention strategies (empowering employees to speak up or intervene when they witness misconduct), training on specific legal frameworks like Title IX (for educational institutions, dealing with gender discrimination/harassment), Whistleblower Protection (assuring employees how they're protected if they report wrongdoing), Fire Safety and Workplace Emergency procedures, and proper Complaint Handling and escalation processes for managers. This list is not exhaustive, but it gives an idea of the breadth: from personal behavior to financial crimes to safety drills – Adaptive likely has a module on it.

Adaptive security implementation relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning for behavioral analytics, Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for automated response, User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) for anomaly detection, and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) for unified threat visibility across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.

Adaptive's compliance modules cover a wide range of important topics, including but not limited to: Workplace conduct and harassment prevention (e.g. sexual harassment training, bullying and discrimination awareness); Workplace safety and health (e.g. OSHA basics, substance abuse policies, emergency procedures); Employment law and ethics (e.g. equal opportunity and employee rights, whistleblower protection); Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) (e.g. unconscious bias training and cultural sensitivity); Data privacy and protection (e.g. GDPR overview, proper handling of personal data, HIPAA fundamentals); Anti-corruption and financial compliance (e.g. anti-bribery, anti-money laundering basics). Essentially, the modules span legal, ethical, and regulatory topics that organizations must train on, ensuring employees are educated in areas ranging from personal behavior to data handling to industry-specific laws.

Adaptive's compliance training library is very broad. It includes courses on information security and data privacy (e.g., GDPR privacy principles, data protection best practices), on workplace conduct and HR compliance (e.g., anti-harassment training, diversity and inclusion, ethics and code of conduct), as well as operational or IT compliance topics (like safe remote work practices, secure use of mobile devices, onboarding security for new hires). Essentially, Adaptive provides content for the common mandatory trainings (security awareness, privacy, harassment) and many optional ones that organizations find useful (like physical security, social media policy, etc.). This means a company can rely on Adaptive not just for phishing/security topics but also to fulfill many HR and regulatory training requirements in one platform.

Adaptive comes with dozens of pre-built reports that cover the most common and useful views of your program's data. For example, there are reports summarizing phishing simulation outcomes (like a report that shows all phishing tests, the failure rates, and who clicked each one), reports on training compliance (listing who has or hasn't completed required modules, and their scores), and risk assessment reports that identify high-risk individuals or departments based on a combination of factors. In total, Adaptive advertises over 35 built-in report templates that you can generate instantly – without having to configure anything. These include things like "Phishing Results by Department," "Top 10 Risky Users," "Training Progress by Team," etc. Of course, you can also customize or filter these, but the idea is that most of the reporting needs are already covered out-of-the-box. You can simply click and get professional, management-ready reports on whatever aspect of the program you need.

Adaptive specifically targets new forms of social engineering that have arisen with advanced AI. This includes threats like AI-enhanced phishing emails (which are more convincing and grammar-perfect), deepfake impersonation attacks where an executive's voice or video is faked to scam employees, SMS and voice-call phishing tactics, and highly tailored spearphishing that uses public information (OSINT) to trick users. These are the kinds of attacks responsible for many recent breaches, and they're often not adequately covered by older training programs – which is why Adaptive's content emphasizes recognizing sophisticated, AI-driven ploys.

Adaptive's Phish Alert Button can be deployed in the major email environments that employees use. It is available for Microsoft Outlook (including Outlook 365) and for Google Workspace (Gmail) – appearing as a button or menu option in those email clients. Once it's rolled out, the PAB is accessible whether an employee is on their desktop email or on a mobile email app (since it integrates at the server/account level). This means an employee can be on their phone using Outlook Mobile or Gmail and still tap the PAB to report a phish. In short, wherever employees access their company email – web, desktop, or mobile – the PAB can be there to enable quick reporting.

Adaptive's global compliance training is particularly suited for multinational companies – those operating across multiple countries with varying regulations. These organizations often struggle to provide consistent training that also meets each region's laws. Adaptive solves this by offering a platform that can scale to tens of thousands of users worldwide and deliver locale-specific content automatically. For example, a global corporation can use Adaptive to train its US employees on US-specific laws and its EU employees on GDPR and local directives, all under one umbrella program. The platform is also built to handle multiple languages and large user volumes, making it ideal for enterprises spread over different continents. Essentially, any organization that needs to ensure compliance training in multiple jurisdictions – while maintaining central oversight and standards – is the target audience for Adaptive's global compliance solution.

Organizations often choose Adaptive Security over traditional training vendors because it produces better engagement and measurable risk reduction. First, the content is far more personalized and relevant – employees are not bored with generic slides, but instead get scenarios that feel realistic and targeted to their job, which greatly improves participation and knowledge retention. Second, Adaptive can simulate cutting-edge threats (like deepfakes, voice phishing, etc.) that others simply don't, so it prepares staff for the kinds of attacks they are starting to see in the real world. Third, it provides comprehensive analytics and integration: security leaders can see exactly where risks lie (via the risk scores and detailed reports) and plug Adaptive's data into their existing SOC workflows. All of this translates to a more proactive and impactful program – something reflected in customer feedback, where CISOs report Adaptive "built a more resilient security culture" compared to the old training approach.

SMS phishing is becoming more prevalent for several reasons. First, widespread availability of SMS-sending tools and APIs means attackers can send masses of text messages cheaply and easily across the globe – the barrier to entry is low. Second, many people inherently trust text messages more than emails; there's less awareness and suspicion of SMS, so attackers exploit that – they know a well-crafted text can slip past skepticism that an email might trigger. Third, AI tools now allow attackers to personalize and automate convincing SMS content at scale, making their lures more effective (they can avoid the broken English and generic wording that gave away old scams). Also, organizations often lack strong filters on SMS compared to email (no spam folder on your phone's SMS app), so the messages go straight to the target and usually trigger a notification. All of this has led cybercriminals to increasingly target mobile users with smishing attacks – and unfortunately, many individuals aren't as well trained to spot a fraudulent text, making smishing a highly successful attack vector currently.

Organizations often choose Adaptive for compliance training because it strikes a balance between effectiveness and ease of management. They get high-quality content that's been reviewed by experts and stays current with regulations (so they don't have to worry about updating it themselves). The speed of content creation is another draw – if they have a custom need, they can generate a module quickly using AI rather than contracting out development for months. Adaptive also provides strong governance features: detailed records, audit trails, and integration with compliance software, which makes proving compliance much simpler. Finally, from an administrative standpoint, it's low overhead: the platform automates enrollment, reminders, and reporting, meaning even a small HR or compliance team can train a large workforce with minimal hassle. All these factors – better content, saved time, easier audits – make Adaptive an attractive solution compared to more manual or fragmented approaches.