Compare Fallax vs. Microsoft Attack Simulator

Fallax conducts internal phishing tests within your Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 tenant, providing instant training to users who click on simulated threats and generating evidence for audits. These simulations are directly inserted into mailboxes within your tenant, eliminating the need for a sending domain, which means there’s no requirement for SPF, DKIM, or DMARC configurations, thus preserving your email reputation. When users click on a phishing link, they are directed to a brief training page. The scheduling of these simulations is tailored to each individual and is automatically adjusted based on their previous interactions, following set rules for pacing and limits. A single export can demonstrate compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2, DORA, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR Article 32, and NIST CSF, and it seamlessly integrates with Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, and Sprinto. Additionally, Fallax features automated phishing reports sourced through an Outlook or Gmail add-on, identifies popular applications that employees use, provides departmental performance standings, and offers a REST API along with an MCP server for added functionality. The service is hosted in the EU and strictly adheres to GDPR regulations, ensuring that submitted credentials are never stored. To encourage usage, the first ten user seats are free indefinitely. Moreover, this comprehensive approach not only enhances security awareness but also bolsters your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture.

Microsoft's Attack Simulation Training serves as a tool aimed at reducing the risks associated with phishing by automatically implementing security awareness training initiatives and tracking changes in user behavior. It evaluates risk by establishing a baseline understanding of phishing threats among users, enhances behavior through targeted security awareness programs designed to effect meaningful change, and measures advancements by analyzing the reduction of phishing risk across various social engineering tactics. One of its standout features is intelligent simulation, which effectively identifies phishing vulnerabilities by utilizing real-world email scenarios that malicious actors might employ against employees in your organization, while also automating the entire process of simulation setup, including payload addition, user selection, scheduling, and subsequent cleanup. Furthermore, the reporting aspect offers valuable analytics and insights, enabling organizations to monitor training completion rates, simulation effectiveness, and progress compared to a baseline-predicted compromise rate. Additionally, the security awareness training component boasts an extensive library of courses and resources available in more than 30 different languages, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accessibility for a diverse workforce. This multifaceted approach not only equips employees with essential knowledge but also fosters a culture of vigilance against cyber threats.