Can we migrate from Infosec IQ campaigns?
Yes. Tartan can map your groups, align training cadence, and launch new campaigns without disrupting calendars.
Why Tartan
Tartan vs Infosec IQ
A K-12-first alternative to Infosec IQ for districts that want lighter training, faster rollout, and transparent pricing without enterprise overhead.
Free onboarding. Same-day support via email, phone, or video call.
Average savings
Tartan is often 35% lower cost than Infosec, even after state contract or co-op pricing, and other discounts.
Transparent pricing and no expensive onboarding fees. Compare security awareness training prices across vendors.
Built for schools
- Automated phishing simulations tailored to district services.
- Adaptive difficulty and instant micro-training on every click.
- A growing library of school-friendly training content for staff and students. New videos are added regularly based on customer requests.
Trusted by
North Ridgeville City Schools
Tulia Independent School District
Harlan Community School DistrictWhy Tartan wins
Why K-12 Teams Choose Tartan
Tartan keeps training simple for busy K-12 teams: less time building programs, more time improving behavior and reporting outcomes.
Launch in Minutes, Not Days
Automated campaigns and pre-built K-12 templates let districts start quickly without long setup cycles.
Short Lessons Staff Actually Finish
Micro-training keeps attention high and reduces time away from classrooms or offices.
K-12 Focused Simulations
Phishing content reflects real school workflows like SIS access, payroll, and parent communication.
Clear, Board-Friendly Reporting
District-level dashboards highlight behavior change without complex analytics work.
Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
A clear view of where Tartan fits K-12 needs compared with Infosec IQ.
Category
Tartan
Infosec IQ
K-12 Focus
TartanBuilt exclusively for K-12 schools and districts
Infosec IQIndustry- and role-based security awareness platform with a K-12 student series available.
Pricing
TartanFlat, transparent pricing
Infosec IQTiered per-learner pricing (Standard/Enterprise/Infosec IQ + Skills) with feature differences by tier.
Minimum Contract Value
TartanNo minimum contract value
Infosec IQMinimum $1,500 contract value.
Average Savings
TartanOften 35% lower cost than Infosec, even after state contract or co-op pricing, and other discounts
Infosec IQN/A
Onboarding
TartanFree 1:1 onboarding, implementation, and training
Infosec IQDedicated client success support with prebuilt/customized options; ongoing program setup is admin-managed.
Technical Support
TartanSame-day support via email, phone, or video call, and dedicated customer success manager
Infosec IQDedicated client success manager (CSM).
Phishing Simulations
TartanFully automated campaigns tailored to the services your school uses. The templates are generated via AI to be hyper relevant to your school and the recipient.
Infosec IQTemplate-based simulations from a large library (1,000+ to 2,000+ listed across pages); admins select categories or build custom campaigns.
Adaptive Difficulty
TartanCampaigns automatically adjust the difficulty based on each recipient’s previous performance.
Infosec IQAdaptive campaigns enroll learners using admin-defined group criteria and actions like phishing clicks.
Micro-Training
TartanWhen a recipient clicks on a phishing simulation email they receive <30 second micro training that shows them how to avoid clicking in the future.
Infosec IQEvent-activated training under a minute when triggered by security events.
Training Content Fit
TartanA growing library of school-friendly training content for staff and students. New videos are added regularly based on customer requests.
Infosec IQBroad industry- and role-based library updated weekly; not school-specific by default.
Student Training
TartanPhishing simulations designed specifically for students, plus video training created for students with new content added regularly.
Infosec IQK-12 Digital Citizenship series is available within Infosec IQ.
Delivery Methods
TartanDomain whitelist, Google DMI, Microsoft ADP
Infosec IQIntegration-led delivery via AD/Entra/OpenAPI/CSV/SCIM and SSO; LMS/SCORM support in Enterprise.
Campaign Cadence
TartanAutomatically send phishing simulation emails every 15, 30, 60, or 90 days without any manual intervention.
Infosec IQPrebuilt training programs and campaign kits are available; cadence is managed through campaign configuration.
Recipient Sync
TartanGoogle Workspace OUs, groups, and departments; Microsoft 365 groups, departments, and administrative units; or CSV
Infosec IQProvisioning via on-prem AD, Microsoft Entra ID, OpenAPI, CSV, and SCIM
Reporting
TartanSee your overall phish risk score, click logs, sent-email log, scheduled email logs, export reports, view completion rates of video training by recipient and in aggregate, and receive weekly or monthly email summaries.
Infosec IQPrebuilt dashboards plus customizable reporting/data visualizations; deeper reporting controls vary by tier.
Threat Manager / Reported Threats
TartanThreat Manager workflows for reviewing, triaging, and responding to reported emails.
Infosec IQPhishNotify routes reported emails to security systems and supports quarantine/analysis workflows.
Phish Report Button
TartanTartan App Shield phish report button for reporting suspicious emails from the inbox.
Infosec IQPhishNotify integrates with Outlook and Gmail.
Gamification & Leaderboards
TartanPoints for training, quizzes, simulations, and threat reports, plus a shareable Cybersecurity Leaderboard.
Infosec IQGamified security awareness experiences are available (Pick Your Path).
Comparison details can vary based on plan and configuration. Contact us for a tailored assessment. Comparison last reviewed July 2026.
Texas State-Certified Cybersecurity Training
Texas Cyber Command certified Tartan App’s cybersecurity awareness training program for the 2026–2027 program year.
K-12 proof
Real Outcomes from Districts Like Yours
Measured result
SAU #13 reduced simulated phishing click rates by 52% with Tartan.
Testimonial
"Our click rate dropped quickly once training became continuous and tied to real threats."
SAU #13
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FAQs
Common Questions
Do we need to select content every month?
No. Tartan automates campaign scheduling and training delivery to keep programs consistent.
How does Tartan support student safety?
Student simulations and training are tailored for age-appropriate language and common school threats.
What reporting does leadership get?
Tartan provides district-wide results, trend lines, and risk reduction summaries ready for board updates.