Comparison
2LRN4 vs Proofpoint Security Awareness: which platform fits your organization?
Proofpoint Security Awareness (formerly Wombat) is part of a broader email security portfolio. 2LRN4 is a standalone European awareness platform with built-in NIS2 governance reporting. This page places the relevant differences side by side for organizations making a platform choice.
Proofpoint Security Awareness combines phishing simulation, training content and threat intelligence from the broader Proofpoint security platform. It is strong for organizations already using Proofpoint email security who want an integrated approach.
2LRN4 is a European security awareness platform that combines phishing simulation, e-learning and NIS2 governance reporting in one platform. Built for organizations that need evidence, cadence and manageability.
Comparison on key capabilities
| Capability | Proofpoint Security Awareness | 2LRN4 |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone awareness platform | Part of Proofpoint suite | Standalone platform, no suite dependency |
| NIS2 governance reporting | Generic reporting | Built-in, exportable by entity and period |
| Languages with native voice-overs | Multiple, English-primary | 27+, broad European |
| Phishing simulation | Built-in, threat-intelligence driven | Built-in, linked to training and KPI reporting |
| Custom content & branding | Available | Standard built-in |
| European data location (GDPR) | US-based, EU options available | European infrastructure as standard |
| AD/HR integrations | Available | API, AD and HR integration standard |
| Admin complexity for awareness team | High when used outside Proofpoint suite | Designed for fast setup and self-management |
Quality of the training
A feature comparison says little about what employees actually learn. That is why we assess learning quality separately, on seven criteria with a fixed way of measuring each one.
| Criterion | How we assess it | 2LRN4 | Proofpoint Security Awareness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional design | Goal, scenario, decision, feedback and testing; independent review | Every course consists of short modules with a scenario and ends with a test. 1,363 of the 1,390 courses in the platform have at least one test. Source: Count in the platform, 16 Oct 2026 | Not established |
| Level of interaction | Share of meaningful choices and scenario exercises | Modules are interactive SCORM packages with decision points; the share of meaningful choices per module has not been measured. Source: 4,069 SCORM modules in the platform, 16 Oct 2026; share of choices not established | Not established |
| Presentation and currency | Date of last revision and currency of the scenarios | Twelve courses a year in a multi-year programme, with new topics each year instead of repetition. Source: Course library on 2lrn4.com, 16 Oct 2026 | Not established |
| Practical relevance | Fit with role, risk and current threats | Dutch practical context, covering NIS2 topics and courses per role and risk. Source: Course library and sector pages, 16 Oct 2026 | Not established |
| Accessibility | Subtitles, operability, language level and WCAG | Videos have burned-in subtitles, the learning environment partially meets WCAG 2.2 AA and the open points are listed in our accessibility statement. 27 languages. Source: Accessibility statement on 2lrn4.com and language table in the platform, 16 Oct 2026 | Not established |
| Testing and knowledge retention | Feedback on the test and retesting after 30 and 90 days | A test per course with immediate feedback; retesting after 30 and 90 days is not measured yet. Source: Platform, 16 Oct 2026 | Not established |
| Repetition and behaviour change | Indicators with a baseline and a control group | Phishing simulation and reporting show click and report behaviour per department. Effect on behaviour with a baseline and control group has not been established. Source: Platform, 16 Oct 2026 | Not established |
For Proofpoint Security Awareness we will only publish a judgement after both platforms have been tested with the same cases and the same reviewers. Until then it says "Not established", because an empty cell beats a claim we cannot support. Checked on 2026-10-16.
Proofpoint Security Awareness is a good fit for organizations already heavily invested in the Proofpoint email security platform who want awareness seamlessly integrated with threat intelligence from their email security stack.
2LRN4 is a better fit when the priority is a standalone European platform, broad multilingual support with native voice-overs, built-in NIS2 governance reporting and simple setup without dependency on a broader security portfolio.
Frequently asked questions
Technically no, but integrations and full value are strongest when using the complete Proofpoint suite. 2LRN4 works as a standalone platform.
Yes. 2LRN4 is built in Europe, has European data hosting as standard, and is specifically designed for NIS2 compliance requirements for essential and important entities.
Proofpoint offers strong training content, primarily in English with localization. 2LRN4 provides native voice-overs in 27+ languages, which is a concrete advantage for European organizations with multiple language groups.
Yes. 2LRN4 integrates with any email security solution via API. Phishing simulations and reporting work independently of your email gateway.
Want to make the comparison yourself?
In a demo we show how 2LRN4 works for your organization type, sector and compliance goals. We discuss how phishing, training and reporting come together and address the points most relevant to you.