# Infosec IQ: how AI models rank it, November 2026

Gane Index, November 2026 Edition. Named in 23 judge labels across 1 category by 11 of 14 models. Page: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/vendors/infosec-iq

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Security awareness training](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/security-awareness-training/index.md) | 0% | 18 | 4% | 23 |

## What the models said for it

- "Stronger alternatives (based on positive mentions in reviews): Infosec IQ or Arctic Wolf: Often rated highly in G2 Grid reports" (Grok 4.20, Awareness training)
- "frequently recommended for mid-sized companies looking for a balance between engagement and reporting" (Mistral Small, Awareness training)
- "Infosec IQ is well-suited for mid-market organizations with diverse workforce compositions" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Awareness training)
- "Best for: Organizations wanting SCORM-compliant content and LMS integration" (Kimi K2, Awareness training)

## And against it

- "Good overall, but expect some technical overhead to get consistent simulation delivery." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Awareness training)

## By model

| Model | First choice | Alternative | Mention | Warning | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GPT-5.4 mini | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Perplexity Sonar | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grok 4.20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Mistral Small | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Llama 4 Maverick | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimi K2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muse Glimmer 30B | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |

## Sources returned with these answers

The sites and pages cited by the answers that named Infosec IQ, from 43 of the 47 answers that named it (only the models that return a source list).

### Domains cited

- knowbe4.com: 27
- g2.com: 22
- hoxhunt.com: 21
- threatcop.com: 20
- ransomleak.com: 13
- softwareadvice.com: 13
- cybersectools.com: 11
- guptadeepak.com: 11
- defendify.com: 10
- rajeshkumar.xyz: 10

### Pages cited

- https://knowbe4.com/hubfs/G2-Winter-2024-Grid-Report-for-Security-Awareness-Training.pdf: 19
- https://softwareadvice.com/security-awareness-training: 12
- https://cybersectools.com/resources/shortlists/best-security-awareness-tools: 11
- https://g2.com/categories/security-awareness-training: 11
- https://guptadeepak.com/tools/top-5-security-awareness-training-platforms-2026: 11
- https://threatcop.com/blog/best-security-awareness-training-lms: 11
- https://defendify.com/blog/security-awareness-training-vendors: 10
- https://rajeshkumar.xyz/blog/security-awareness-training-platforms: 10

## In its own words

What Infosec IQ's own pages state, read 2026-09-28. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Security awareness training (https://infosecinstitute.com/)
- For: your entire workforce (https://infosecinstitute.com/)
- Customers named: Penn National Gaming

## What it publishes

Every page infosecinstitute.com exposes, read 2026-09-29: 148 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 70 pages, 8 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-01
- case study: 11 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- webinar or virtual event: 8 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- conference or event: 2 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- report or ebook: 5 pages, 1 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-08-14
- comparison: 4 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- template or tool: 2 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- glossary or explainer: 3 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-06-22
- podcast or video: 27 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- news or press: 11 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- Recent: 2026-09-01 blog: 7 top security certifications you should have https://www.infosecinstitute.com/resources/professional-development/7-top-security-certifications-you-should-have/
- Recent: 2026-08-28 blog: Five best entry level information security certifications https://www.infosecinstitute.com/resources/professional-development/five-best-entry-level-information-security-certifications/
- Recent: 2026-08-28 blog: What does an it auditor do https://www.infosecinstitute.com/resources/it-auditor/what-does-an-it-auditor-do/
- Recent: 2026-08-14 blog: 13 popular wireless hacking tools https://www.infosecinstitute.com/resources/hacking/13-popular-wireless-hacking-tools/
- Recent: 2026-08-14 blog: Security hacking apps android https://www.infosecinstitute.com/resources/hacking/security-hacking-apps-android/
- Recent: 2026-08-14 blog: 10 popular password cracking tools https://www.infosecinstitute.com/resources/hacking/10-popular-password-cracking-tools/

## Record

- Method: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/methodology
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Gane Index, November 2026 Edition, www.gane.ai/index/it.