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Terranova Security (Fortra)

Fortra (formerly HelpSystems)

Founded 2003·CA·Private
4.5

Combined score

G2
4.450
Gartner
4.550
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Security incident on record — Fortra parent suffered GoAnywhere MFT zero-day (CVE-2023-0669, Cl0p ransomware, Feb 2023) — separate product line from SAT

▪ Editorial verdict

Terranova Security has built the broadest multilingual SAT coverage in the category, with 35 plus languages and local regulatory compliance content that reflects genuine global enterprise needs rather than English-first platforms with translation added. The Microsoft partnership means Terranova content reaches organisations via M365 that may not have a separate SAT budget.

The phishing simulation sophistication and program automation depth are less advanced than KnowBe4 or Hoxhunt. Terranova competes on localisation quality and global enterprise reach rather than on technical SAT capability.

The verdict: Terranova Security is right for global enterprises with employees across many languages and regions where localisation quality is the primary differentiator. Organisations with primarily English-speaking workforces should evaluate KnowBe4 or Hoxhunt.

Last reviewed: May 2026

G2

4.450 reviews

Gartner

4.550 reviews
Gartner MQ: Forrester Wave SAT Strong Performer 2022

Security Awareness Training assessment

PROTECTIONStrong
Content quality & breadth
4 / 5

35+ languages with deep compliance module library — official Microsoft partner for baseline training content. Scored 4 because content quality is strong and Microsoft partnership provides global reach.

Sources: Terranova documentation, Microsoft partnership

Phishing simulation realism
4 / 5

Good phishing simulation with current attack template library. Scored 4 for solid simulation capabilities.

Sources: Terranova documentation

OPERATIONSAdequate
Program automation
3 / 5

Campaign automation available. Scored 3 because adaptive delivery is less sophisticated than KnowBe4 or Hoxhunt.

Sources: Terranova documentation

LMS & HRIS integration
4 / 5

SCORM/xAPI, HR sync, SSO. Scored 4 because LMS integration is a strength — enterprise deployment via existing LMS is well-supported.

Sources: Terranova documentation

ANALYTICSAdequate
Behaviour change metrics
3 / 5

Click and completion tracking with compliance attestation reporting. Scored 3 because behaviour change metrics depth is at category average.

Sources: Terranova documentation

TRUST & ECOSYSTEMStrong
Compliance & localisation
5 / 5

35+ languages and the strongest multilingual compliance module coverage of any vendor in the category. Scored 5.

Sources: Terranova documentation

Strongest: Compliance & localisation

Watch out for: Behaviour change metrics

Strengths & limitations

Strengths

●Best-in-class multilingual coverage — 35+ languages, strongest global reach
●Official Microsoft partnership — Microsoft uses Terranova content for free baseline training
●Deep configurable content library for complex enterprise requirements

Watch out for

●Dated UX — less engaging than Hoxhunt or NINJIO
●Phishing module configuration complex for new admins
●Fortra parent suffered GoAnywhere MFT zero-day ransomware attack Feb 2023 (separate product)

Best for

Global enterprises needing the strongest multilingual SAT coverage and Microsoft ecosystem alignment.

Not suitable for: SMBs — minimum 250 users; Fortra GoAnywhere breach (separate product) requires due diligence

Compliance coverage

●Essential Eight
●SOC 2
●HIPAA
●NIST CSF
●PCI-DSS
●CMMC
●GDPR
●NIS2
●ISO 27001
●CIS Benchmarks
○AU Privacy Act
○DORA

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Quick facts

Pricing modelper seat/year subscription
Pricing range$15-30/user/year
Free trialNo
Min seats250
Deployment time1-2 weeks
Complexity2 / 5
Pricing transparency3 / 5
AU presenceNo
IRAP assessedNo
Open sourceProprietary

Deployment

ModelsSaaS
OS supportBrowser-based
CloudAWS
SupportPhone, Email, Dedicated CSM
Data residencyUS, EU, CA

Company

Fortra (formerly HelpSystems)

Founded 2003 · 200-400 employees · Private

HQ: CA

$30M+ ARR est.

Certifications

SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR

Integrations

Microsoft 365Google WorkspaceAzure ADActive DirectoryOktaSSO (SAML)SIEM via syslog