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Cofense PhishMe

byCofense
in Security Awareness Computer-Based Training
4.5

Overview

Product Information on Cofense PhishMe

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cofense PhishMe?

Cofense PhishMe is a software developed to help organizations address phishing threats by simulating phishing attacks and training employees to recognize and respond to suspicious emails. The software provides customizable phishing scenarios and automated workflows for reporting and analysis of phishing simulations. It offers metrics and reporting features to track user performance, behavioral trends, and risk reduction through awareness improvement. By integrating with email security platforms, the software assists businesses in understanding susceptibility to phishing and strengthening human defenses against email-based attacks. The primary business problem addressed by Cofense PhishMe is the mitigation of phishing-related risks through employee education and reinforcement of security protocols.

Cofense PhishMe Pricing

Cofense PhishMe software uses a subscription-based pricing model, which is typically structured according to the number of users in an organization. The software subscriptions are offered on annual terms, and pricing varies based on tiers defining user counts and additional features such as reporting and integrations. Volume discounts may be available depending on the size of deployment, and customized pricing can be offered for enterprise-level requirements.

Overall experience with Cofense PhishMe

SECURITY CONTROL ASSESSOR II
50M - 250M USD, Healthcare and Biotech
FAVORABLE

“Realistic Templates And Adaptive Campaigns Improve Phishing Resilience With Cofense”

5.0
Aug 21, 2025
Cofense PhishMe has been an effective cornerstone of our phishing-resilience program. The platform makes it easy to run targeted simulations with realistic templates and just-in-time education, and the Cofense Reporter button drives a healthy reporting culture. Where Cofense stands out is the broader workflow: reported messages flow into Triage/Vision for analyst review and automated takedowns, which turns training into measurable SOC outcomes.
IT Security Specialist
50M - 250M USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Product Strengths Upended by Security Tool Challenges”

3.0
Jul 24, 2024
The liaison for my role is excellent, but tech support has underwhelmed me over the years

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Cofense is a company that primarily focuses on providing phishing detection and response solutions. Its platform, known as Cofense Phishing Detection and Response (PDR), is intended for enterprise organizations. Cofense PDR showcases the collective power of human intelligence by mobilizing millions of users to identify and report suspected phishing attempts. These user reports are combined with advanced automation to rapidly address and prevent phishing attacks. To further strengthen its solution, Cofense provides education for users on how to recognize and report phishing threats. The solutions offered by Cofense are designed to integrate seamlessly with TIPs, SIEMs, and SOARs, aligning them with existing security infrastructures. Cofense operates globally and caters to a variety of sectors including defense, energy, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, aiming to enhance security, support incident response, and minimize the risk of compromise.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2011
Head office location
Leesburg, United States
Number of employees
501 - 1000
Website
https://www.cofense.com

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Cofense PhishMe Likes & Dislikes

Like

Realistic, curated templates with regional/industry flavor that map well to current lures. Easy campaign orchestration: scheduling and targeting by department/risk, and adaptive difficulty. Metric focus: report rate, failure rate, and repeat-clicker tracking with trend dashboards.

Like

great features

Like

The customer support team provides excellent support, during calls they go into detail on our program maturity and help deploy new campaigns.

Dislike

Deliverability/allow-listing friction in M365/Defender - periodic changes can reduce simulation reach until rules are updated. Customization depth - landing pages are teachable moments, sometimes needing HTML work for complete branding.

Dislike

Difficulty running phishing campaigns month over month due to simulation email URLs readily get blocked by our security tools

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Sometimes you may need to refresh the page to fully load all of the campaigns or other items in a list.

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Cofense PhishMe Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(361 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
61%
4 Star
37%
3 Star
2%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.6

Product Capabilities

4.5

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  • SECURITY CONTROL ASSESSOR II
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Realistic Templates And Adaptive Campaigns Improve Phishing Resilience With Cofense

    5.0
    Aug 21, 2025
    Cofense PhishMe has been an effective cornerstone of our phishing-resilience program. The platform makes it easy to run targeted simulations with realistic templates and just-in-time education, and the Cofense Reporter button drives a healthy reporting culture. Where Cofense stands out is the broader workflow: reported messages flow into Triage/Vision for analyst review and automated takedowns, which turns training into measurable SOC outcomes.
  • Cloud Application Development Engineer
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Quick to deploy and integrate and the phishing simulator tool is very powerful

    5.0
    Mar 12, 2025
    Easy to use platform with a large content of videos, questions, and phishing templates. The activity results can be viewed and easily exported using its highly customizable reporting tool.
  • IT Security Specialist
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Product Strengths Upended by Security Tool Challenges

    3.0
    Jul 24, 2024
    The liaison for my role is excellent, but tech support has underwhelmed me over the years
  • Chief Information Security Officer
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Fit for purpose phishing simulation software with many great features.

    5.0
    Feb 7, 2024
    Fully functional phishing simulator that does the job.
  • MANAGER, INFORMATION SECURITY
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    One of the better Phishing simulation products.

    4.0
    Aug 17, 2023
    The phishMe button worked well. Campaigns were customizable and reporting was great. It integrated well with PowerBi. You get the most out of the phishing button if you use the local install vs the cloud button.
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