IRONSCALES
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What is IRONSCALES
IRONSCALES is a cloud-based email security platform focused on detecting and responding to phishing and other malicious email threats in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments. It combines automated detection with user-reported phishing workflows and incident response tooling for security and IT teams. The product also includes security awareness training and phishing simulation capabilities to reduce user risk over time. It is typically used by mid-market organizations that want an integrated approach to email threat prevention, reporting, and remediation.
Integrated phishing response workflows
IRONSCALES provides end-user reporting (e.g., a report button) and routes submissions into analyst workflows for triage and remediation. It supports actions such as message removal/quarantine and blocking of malicious senders or indicators across mailboxes. This helps reduce time-to-containment compared with tools that focus only on authentication reporting or inbound filtering. The workflow orientation is a practical fit for lean security teams managing frequent phishing events.
Microsoft 365 and Google focus
The platform is designed to operate in cloud email ecosystems commonly used by SMB and mid-market organizations. It integrates with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to analyze messages and apply response actions within those environments. This focus aligns with organizations that have moved away from on-prem email gateways. It also reduces the need to manage separate infrastructure for email security controls.
Built-in awareness training module
IRONSCALES includes security awareness training and phishing simulation features alongside technical email defenses. This enables organizations to run training campaigns and measure user susceptibility without procuring a separate training product. The combination supports a closed-loop process: users report suspicious emails, security teams respond, and training addresses recurring behaviors. For teams consolidating vendors, this can simplify administration and reporting.
Not a DMARC-first platform
While email authentication is relevant to phishing reduction, IRONSCALES is primarily positioned around phishing detection and response rather than DMARC analytics and enforcement. Organizations seeking deep DMARC reporting, alignment troubleshooting, and guided policy rollout may still require a dedicated DMARC tool. DMARC-focused products in this space typically emphasize aggregate/forensic report parsing and sender ecosystem management. IRONSCALES may be less suitable as the central system of record for DMARC governance.
Best fit for cloud email
The product’s value is strongest in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace deployments. Organizations with complex hybrid email architectures or non-standard mail platforms may face integration constraints or reduced feature coverage. In such cases, response actions and telemetry may not be as comprehensive as in fully supported cloud environments. This can limit standardization for enterprises with heterogeneous email systems.
Feature breadth can add complexity
Combining detection, response, and training in one platform can increase configuration and operational overhead. Teams may need to tune policies, manage user reporting workflows, and coordinate training content and schedules to avoid alert fatigue or inconsistent outcomes. Organizations that only need a single function (e.g., DMARC reporting or basic spam filtering) may find the platform broader than necessary. Licensing and module selection can also require careful scoping to match requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter™ | Free | Phishing Simulation & Testing, Email client report buttons, Reporting dashboards & analytics, Phishing Incident Insights Dashboard, Mobile app for security admins, SSO integration. Note: Starter™ is free of charge and explicitly available only for Microsoft 365. |
| IRONSCALES Protect | Request a quote / Get Pricing | AI-powered phishing, BEC & VIP impersonation detection; Agentic AI autonomous remediation; Essential link & attachment scanning; Basic phishing simulation testing; 3-minute deployment with M365 & Google Workspace. Public site shows "Get Pricing" / "Request a Quote" (no public list price). |
| Email Protect™ | Request a quote / Get Pricing | Includes everything in Starter™ plus BEC protection, ransomware & malware protection, collaborative threat hunting, continuous URL & file scanning, unlimited phishing simulation testing (depending on SKU). Public site shows "Request a Quote" / "Get Pricing" (no public list price). |
| Complete Protect | Request a quote / Get Pricing | Everything in Email Protect plus account takeover protection, advanced Microsoft Teams protection, integrated Security Awareness Training (SAT), GPT-powered spear phishing simulations. Public site shows "Request a Quote" / "Get Pricing" (no public list price). |
| Security Awareness Training Suite | Get Pricing | Advanced phishing simulations and AI-driven security awareness training; includes SAT, unlimited phishing simulation testing, autonomous awareness campaigns, Wizer Premium training content. Public site shows "Get Pricing" (no public list price). |
Notes: The vendor’s official pricing pages require contacting sales / using the "Get Pricing" or "Request a Quote" flows for paid plans; only the Starter™ tier is published as a free offering.
Seller details
IRONSCALES Ltd.
Atlanta, GA, USA
2014
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https://ironscales.com/
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