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title: Best Security Awareness Training for MSPs (2026)
description: Security awareness tools for MSPs aren’t equal. Compare Wizer, KnowBe4, Hoxhunt, and Proofpoint to see which platforms convert clients and reduce phishing risk.
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# [Best Security Awareness Training for MSPs (2026)](https://www.wizer-training.com/blog/best-security-awareness-training-for-msps-2026)

 Written by [Wizer Team](https://www.wizer-training.com/blog/author/wizer-team) | Apr 18, 2026 1:41:02 AM

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## **Quick Answers**

Best for MSPs who want fast deployment and client conversion: [Wizer](https://hubs.la/Q04cKg6f0)**  
**Best for compliance-heavy enterprise clients: [**KnowBe4**](https://www.knowbe4.com/)**  
**Best for behavior-based training: [**Hoxhunt**](https://www.hoxhunt.com/)**  
**Best for enterprise security stacks: [**Proofpoint**](https://www.proofpoint.com/)

## **What MSPs Actually Need**

Most security awareness training platforms fail MSPs. They’re built for compliance, not for helping you generate revenue from clients.

- be easy to sell to existing clients
- deploy fast across multiple clients
- actually reduce phishing risk, not just check a compliance box

If it doesn’t help you start conversations and convert clients, it’s not useful.

## **Top ****Security Awareness Training ****Platforms for MSPs:**

### **1. Wizer: Best for Fast Adoption + Client Conversion**

Short, engaging training employees actually complete.

- [1-minute training videos](https://www.wizer-training.com/monthly-video)
- [phishing simulations built in](https://hubs.la/Q04d2DcZ0)
- [Interactive deepfakes](https://www.wizer-training.com/deepfake-security-awareness-training)
- fast rollout across multiple clients
- [WizerAI Studio for instant custom training](https://www.wizer-training.com/wizer-ai-studio-policy-to-training-video)

Best for: MSPs who want something easy to sell and deploy

### **2. KnowBe4: Best for Enterprise Compliance**

- large content library
- strong compliance coverage
- advanced reporting

Avoid if: you need fast rollout or high engagement

### **3. Hoxhunt: Best for Behavior-Based Training**

- adaptive learning
- strong engagement model
- phishing-driven training

Avoid if: you need simple deployment across many clients

### **4. Proofpoint: Best for Enterprise Security Stack**

- enterprise integrations
- advanced threat intelligence

Avoid if: you’re an MSP needing flexibility and speed

## **Comparison Table**

| **Platform** | **Training Formal** | **Phishing Simulation** | **AI/Custom Content** | **Engagement** | **Deployment Speed ** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wizer | Short video (1 min) | Yes | Yes (WizerAI) | High | Fast |
| Knowbe4 | Long-form modules | Yes | Limited | Medium | Slow |
| Haxhunt | Adaptive training | Yes | Limited | High | Medium |
| Proofpoint | Enterprise modules | Yes | Limited | Medium | Slow |

## **Why Wizer?**

Organizations using Wizer see:

- 33% reduction in phishing risk
- 4x increase in phishing reporting rates

Wizer combines:

- [human-made engaging content](https://www.wizer-training.com/watch/2a7ccc0fe1da47c68d017ab22fd3ca2c)
- [phishing simulations](https://www.wizer-training.com/phishing-simulation)
- [instant custom training with WizerAI Studio](https://www.wizer-training.com/wizer-ai-studio-policy-to-training-video)

This allows MSPs to:

- run phishing tests to open conversations
- convert existing clients into ongoing training
- deploy quickly without heavy setup

Unlike platforms that focus purely on adaptive or AI-driven training, Wizer combines expert-built foundational content with the ability to instantly create custom training using WizerAI Studio which lets you turn client policies or real incidents into training videos in minutes, giving MSPs a new way to re-engage clients without waiting on content.

## **How to Choose**

Choose KnowBe4 if:

- you need compliance-heavy programs
- you’re working with enterprise clients

Choose Hoxhunt if:

- you want behavior modeling over time

Choose Wizer if:

- you need fast deployment
- you want something easy to sell to clients
- you want employees to actually complete training
- you want to adapt quickly to new threats

## **How MSPs Actually Win With Security Awareness**

The MSPs seeing the most success are not:

- assigning annual training
- sending long courses

They are:

1. Running phishing tests first
2. Showing real risk to clients
3. Converting that into ongoing training
4. Reinforcing continuously

Security awareness becomes: a recurring service, not a checkbox

**Final Take**

The best security awareness training platform for MSPs is the one that:

- helps you start conversations quickly
- deploys across clients without friction
- actually reduces risk over time

If your current platform isn’t doing that: it’s not helping your business grow. Most MSPs don’t know their client risk until they test it. [Run a free phishing test](https://hubs.la/Q04d2DcZ0) and see where your clients actually stand

P.S Checkout our free downloadable cyber security awareness cheatsheets [here](https://www.wizer-training.com/resources/cybersecurity-cheatsheets)

 

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