Hook Security
Security awareness training software
Vulnerability management software
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What is Hook Security
Hook Security is a security awareness training platform focused on reducing phishing and social engineering risk through employee training and simulated phishing campaigns. It is typically used by IT and security teams at small to mid-sized organizations to run ongoing awareness programs, track user behavior, and report on risk. The product emphasizes frequent, short training content and phishing simulations that can be tailored to organizational needs. While it supports risk reduction workflows, it is not positioned as a full vulnerability management platform for scanning and remediating technical vulnerabilities across assets.
Phishing simulation and training
The platform supports simulated phishing campaigns paired with end-user training to address common social engineering threats. Teams can use campaigns to measure susceptibility and reinforce learning with follow-up content. This aligns well with organizations that need an employee-focused control to complement email security and monitoring tools. Reporting typically centers on user actions and training completion rather than infrastructure findings.
Program management and reporting
Hook Security provides administrative workflows to assign training, schedule campaigns, and track participation over time. Dashboards and reports help document completion and user behavior metrics for internal stakeholders and audits. This is useful for organizations that need a repeatable awareness program rather than ad hoc training. The reporting focus is generally on human-risk indicators (clicks, submissions, completion rates).
Designed for SMB operations
The product is commonly positioned for smaller security teams that need a straightforward way to run awareness training without heavy customization. Short-form training and recurring simulations support continuous reinforcement with limited administrative overhead. This can be a practical fit where dedicated security awareness staff is not available. It also helps standardize training across distributed or non-technical workforces.
Not full vulnerability management
Although sometimes grouped with broader risk tooling, Hook Security does not function as a traditional vulnerability management system. It does not replace asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, prioritization based on CVEs, or patch/remediation workflows. Organizations needing technical vulnerability lifecycle management will typically require separate tooling. Its primary value remains human-focused risk reduction.
Limited advanced detection integration
Security awareness platforms generally have fewer deep integrations with endpoint, SIEM, or managed detection workflows than security operations products. As a result, correlating user training outcomes with real incident telemetry may require manual processes or additional integration work. This can limit automated enforcement or adaptive responses based on live threats. Buyers should validate available integrations and APIs for their stack.
Content depth may vary
Training libraries and localization depth can vary across vendors in this category, especially for regulated or global organizations. Some teams may require highly specialized modules (industry-specific compliance, role-based training, or extensive language coverage). If those needs are critical, organizations should confirm the breadth of available content and update cadence. Custom content creation capabilities may also be a deciding factor.
Plan & Pricing
Tiered (flat-rate) plans (from Hook Security official site):
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | $39 per month (billed monthly) or $32 per month (billed annually) | Includes up to 25 users; 1 testing domain; unlimited phishing testing; full training library; phishing reporting tool; AD sync; email & chat support. (Site shows both monthly and annual pricing.) |
| Starter (standard site tier) | $149 per month (billed monthly) or $129 per month (billed annually) | Includes up to 100 users; 1 testing domain; unlimited phishing testing; full training library; phishing reporting tool; AD sync; email & chat support. |
| Professional | $359 per month (billed monthly) or $299 per month (billed annually) | Includes up to 300 users; 2 testing domains; unlimited phishing testing; full training library; phishing reporting tool; AD sync; email/chat/phone support. |
| Enterprise | Contact Us | Unlimited users & domains; free managed testing; custom training videos; dedicated CSM; custom contract/pricing. |
Separate "Starter Plan" (small organizations):
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Plan (for companies ≤50 employees) | $999 per year (flat rate, up to 50 users) | Full suite of features for companies 50 employees and under; 12-month term. |
Usage-based / per-user plans (official site shows a per-user model as an alternate pricing view):
Pricing model: Per-user monthly pricing (prices shown based on a 12-month commitment) Free tier/trial: See trial notes below Example costs: Phishing Only – $1.10 per user/month; Standard – $1.60 per user/month; Hook Plus – $2.00 per user/month. Optional add-on: Campaign-of-the-Month – $29/month (managed campaign & report) Discount options: Site notes prices are based on a 12-month commitment and that multi-year discounts are available; Enterprise/custom contracts available for larger customers.
