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CyberHoot

Score9.3 out of 10

12 Reviews and Ratings

What is CyberHoot?

CyberHoot is presented as a simple, fast and effective employee Security Training Platform from the company of the same name headquartered in Portsmouth. The platform includes 700+ Training Videos, 25+ Policy Templates, and Phish Testing.

Categories & Use Cases

Top Performing Features

  • Single sign-on capability

    The software system supports a centralized authentication mechanism allowing the user to access multiple systems with a single, centrally managed password.

    Category average: 9

  • Phishing Simulations

    Administrators can run simulated phishing attacks to test the effectiveness of the training and assess vulnerabilities.

    Category average: 9

  • Security Reporting

    Reports available may include statistics on phishing simulations, training completion, etc.

    Category average: 8.5

Areas for Improvement

  • Training Gamification

    Training content is available in a gamified format.

    Category average: 7.9

  • Individualized Security Training Plans

    Training can be tailored to individual employees based on previous training, role, or assessed vulnerability.

    Category average: 8.3

  • Industry-Specific Security Training

    Security training can be tailored based on industry-specific requirements, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.

    Category average: 7.6

Knowledge is key, know your risks.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Cyberhoot has increased my awareness in regard to the latest and emerging cyber threats that are constantly ongoing. The increased awareness has boosted my confidence to better confront cyber risks on a daily basis. The training videos, tutorials, and quizzes are filled with nuggets of very informative and helpful cyber knowledge.

Pros

  • Informative and affective videos and quizzes
  • Identifies cybersecurity threats solutions
  • Cybersecurity awareness training

Cons

  • Cyberhoot has met our needs and expectations

Most Important Features

  • Phish Testing
  • Policy management
  • Training

Return on Investment

  • Reducing cybersecurity risk

CyberHoot Delivered

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We used this platform as our primary way of continuing Religious Education during the beginning of the pandemic when our church and school were shut down. It offered a wonderful opportunity for our catechists, students, and families to stay connected during a difficult time. We found that this online platform promoted family catechesis which helped us to realize that we needed to keep this platform available throughout our program even after our building and classrooms opened up again.

Pros

  • User friendly, especially for non-technical people.
  • Easy to see status of all users.
  • Very easy to switch from one class, "customer" to another.
  • Easy to resend assignments out.

Cons

  • I wish this platform allowed more then one email per user.

Most Important Features

  • User friendly
  • Easy access to assignments through email
  • Easy access to user status

Return on Investment

  • CyberHoot allowed our Religious Education Program to continue during the pandemic during the lockdown.
  • CyberHoot kept our families engaged in their religious education.
  • CyberHoot brought our families and staff closer together.

Awesome Security Awareness Training

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I went through the Cyberhoot training as a refresher and enjoyed the Cybersecurity training videos and quizzes. The videos were well done, covering relevant topics that should be top of mind for Cybersecurity professionals such as common types of attacks, malware, phishing, password management, etc. Any business that utilizes these training tools would have a stronger security culture as a result!

Pros

  • Strengthens security culture.
  • Educates individuals on current cybersecurity topics.
  • Validate learning by challenging users with quizzes.

Cons

  • There were six topics covered, I would like to see more!
  • Quizzes were challenging.
  • Registration email took a while to come in.

Most Important Features

  • Training
  • Dark Web Monitoring.
  • Phish Testing.
  • Policy Management.

Return on Investment

  • Increased awareness of cybersecurity attacks.
  • Reduced potential of phishing, weak passwords, etc.
  • Increased Security Culture.

Alternatives Considered

Mimecast Awareness Training, KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training and Kaspersky Security Awareness

Other Software Used

Abnormal Security, Palo Alto Panorama, CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection

I Root for CyberHoot!

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The CyberHoot Cybersecurity Awareness Training has helped me become aware of current cybersecurity threats. I feel much more confident while surfing the web. The training videos are quick, interesting, and full of valuable information. The quizzes tested my knowledge, but they were easy. I was able to review all the answers at the end. I highly recommend it to every business.

Pros

  • CyberHoot provides excellent cybersecurity awareness training.
  • CyberHoot educates on current threats.
  • CyberHoot makes learning quick and easy for those without professional technical knowledge.
  • CyberHoot provides strategies to avoid threats.

Cons

  • I would like to see more free videos to further my knowledge.

Most Important Features

  • Training
  • Phish Testing
  • Dark Web Monitoring

Return on Investment

  • Reduces potential security risks

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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I signed up for the free CyberHoot training in an effort to increase my personal and professional knowledge of cybersecurity. I work in a variety of settings including in customer service at a financial institution. Currently, there has been a tremendous increase in fraud cases involving, phishing, smashing, and ransomware attacks on customers. I found the six free pieces of training to be brief and extremely informative. The 6 questions quizzes at the end of the training videos offer a chance to test your mastery of the material presented with an opportunity to retake it. CyberHoot also offers dark web monitoring and free informative monthly newsletters with individual accounts. I would highly recommend proactive CyberHoot training for individuals as well as small or large businesses to protect their information assets and customer data from breaches and cyber threats.

Pros

  • Easy to understand training videos that are brief yet impactful
  • easy access and flexible options for testing
  • Only six test questions for mastery of content with opportunity to retake
  • great graphics and audio on the videos
  • relevant and effective training content
  • Excellent training for busy employees

Cons

  • questions for the end of unit quizzes could be reviewed to avoid confusion and promote key points and mastery

Most Important Features

  • relevant content
  • individualized training
  • ease of use
  • flexibility
  • educates people on how to be proactive but also the best practices
  • large library of training videos
  • great simulations

Return on Investment

  • I signed up for the individual training and found the content, training, and testing to be highly beneficial
  • As an employee of a large financial institution I can see the value in the corporate offerings they have to proactively train and empower employees with cybersecurity knowledge.

Alternatives Considered

MerlinOne, AspenONE Asset Performance Management (APM) and Adobe Creative Cloud Express (formerly Adobe Spark)