Why Tartan

Tartan vs Terranova Security for Schools

Terranova Security, now sold by Fortra, is security awareness training for organizations of every kind. Tartan App is built only for K-12 schools. It trains staff and students in every grade with automated phishing simulations and short videos. Pricing is public, and most schools are set up in under 30 minutes.

Free onboarding. Same-day support via email, phone, or video call.

Why Tartan wins

Why Schools Choose Tartan

We built Tartan for how schools work: tight budgets, small IT teams, and staff and students who need training that respects their time.

  • Built Only for K-12

    Every simulation and video is made for schools. Training covers staff and students in every grade, and students have their own leaderboard, separate from staff.

  • Public, Per-School Pricing

    Prices for 1 to 10 schools are on our pricing page, with unlimited staff for districts and school boards. You know the cost before you talk to anyone.

  • Set Up in Under 30 Minutes

    Sync staff from Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 in one guided call. Onboarding is free, and support is same-day by email, phone, or video call.

  • Training That Runs Itself

    Simulations are tailored to the services your school uses and adjust in difficulty for each person. A click triggers micro-training in under 30 seconds, and short videos go out on a schedule you set.

Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

A clear view of where Tartan fits K-12 needs compared with Terranova Security.

Built For
TartanOnly K-12: districts, school boards, and independent, charter, and faith-based schools
Terranova SecurityOrganizations worldwide, per Fortra. One education page covers "students, faculty, and administrators"
How You Buy
TartanPrices for 1 to 10 schools are public, with unlimited staff for districts and school boards. Annual billing, or 3-year and 5-year terms at 5% and 10% off
Terranova SecurityPricing on request. No price on Fortra's pages (as of Nov 2026)
Student Training
TartanStudent Phishing & Video Training for every grade, K-12, priced per school with unlimited students
Terranova SecurityThe education page names students. No grade levels or student courses listed (as of Nov 2026)
Google Workspace
TartanStaff sync from Google Workspace, delivery straight to inboxes, and a Gmail report button
Terranova SecurityGoogle Workspace sign-in, a Gmail report button, and Gmail inject. User sync isn't listed for Google Workspace (as of Nov 2026)
Microsoft 365
TartanStaff sync from Microsoft 365 and an Outlook report button
Terranova SecurityMicrosoft Azure sign-in and user list sync, and an Outlook report button
Setup
TartanMost schools are set up in under 30 minutes, with free onboarding
Terranova SecuritySetup time not listed. Fortra also offers a team to deploy and manage the program, by quote
Phishing Simulations
TartanTailored to the services your school uses, with adaptive difficulty. One email per person on a 15, 30, 60, or 90-day cycle, at a random time
Terranova SecurityCustomizable templates, or your own written in HTML and CSS, with campaign automation
Training Content
Tartan60+ short, school-friendly videos, each ending in a quick quiz
Terranova SecurityA course library you assemble by drag and drop, with quizzes and Cyber Games. SCORM 1.2 courses
Report Button
TartanTartan App Shield in Gmail and Outlook; reports go to Threat Manager for review and triage
Terranova SecurityReport buttons for Outlook and Gmail
Gamification & Leaderboards
TartanPoints for training, quizzes, simulations, and threat reports, plus a shareable Cybersecurity Leaderboard.
Terranova SecurityGamified modules and Cyber Games
Google Workspace Security Audit
Tartan100+ automated checks for your Google Workspace configuration every week, plus 30+ guided manual checks, with a prioritized list of findings and recommended remediation steps.
Terranova SecurityNot listed (as of Nov 2026)
Breach Notifications
TartanMonitors school email addresses and alerts admins when newly listed breaches affect staff, student, or shared accounts.
Terranova SecurityFortra lists Dark Web Monitoring as a separate product

Comparison details can vary based on plan and configuration. Contact us for a tailored assessment.

Texas Cyber Command 2026–2027 State-Certified Cybersecurity Training Program seal

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 Schools Like Yours

Measured result

Foothills Academy, an independent school with nearly 300 students in grades 3 to 12, switched to Tartan and plans to bring its students into phishing training.

Testimonial

"We are also looking forward to being able to start introducing our students to phishing emails and cyber-security."

Justin Fagan, Information Technology Manager, Foothills Academy

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FAQs

Common Questions

Is Terranova Security the same as Fortra Security Awareness Training?

Yes. Fortra now sells Terranova Security's training as Fortra Security Awareness Training, and its pages use both names. Tartan App is a separate company, built only for K-12 schools.

Does Terranova Security train K-12 students?

Fortra's education page says it teaches "students, faculty, and administrators." It lists no grade levels or student courses (as of November 2026). Tartan's Student Phishing & Video Training is made for every grade, K-12.

How much does Terranova Security cost for a school?

Fortra doesn't publish a price for Terranova Security; its pages ask you to request a quote. Tartan's prices for 1 to 10 schools are on our pricing page, with no onboarding fees. For a district with one school, Student Phishing & Video Training is $270 a year, with unlimited students.

Can we build our own student course in Terranova Security?

Fortra lets you assemble courses from its library by drag and drop and assign learning paths to different groups. The topics it highlights, like Travel & Remote Workers and Compliance, are workplace topics. Tartan's student training comes ready, with practice phishing emails and short videos made for students.

Does Terranova Security sync staff from Google Workspace?

Fortra lists Google Workspace sign-in, a Gmail report button, and Gmail inject. It lists user sync for Microsoft Azure, Okta, and OneLogin, and Google Workspace isn't on that list (as of November 2026). Tartan syncs staff straight from Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.