Proofpoint vs SecureAZ:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Proofpoint had more branded searches than SecureAZ among security awareness training platforms in New Zealand. Proofpoint had about 170 branded searches, while SecureAZ had 10. Proofpoint made up 18.7% of all security awareness training platform searches we track, and SecureAZ accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about security awareness training platforms, Proofpoint and SecureAZ each appeared in four of the five answers. SecureAZ was mentioned before Proofpoint in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Proofpoint, about 17 searches for every 1 for SecureAZ
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
SecureAZ, named ahead of Proofpoint in 3 of 5 answers
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Top security awareness training platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Proofpoint and SecureAZ were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SecureAZ was listed before Proofpoint in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
KnowBe45 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Proofpoint4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hoxhunt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- SecureAZ4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
usecure1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SoSafe0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which security awareness training platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best security awareness training platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best security awareness training platform in New Zealand for employee training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security awareness training platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“phishing training software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Proofpoint or SecureAZ more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Proofpoint and SecureAZ by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six security awareness training platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Proofpoint, SecureAZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KnowBe4 | Proofpoint | usecure | Hoxhunt | SecureAZ | SoSafe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 57.3% | 25.2% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 0.97% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.2% | 25.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 60% | 21.5% | 10.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.5% | 21.8% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.5% | 21.9% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 1% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 59.3% | 21% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 21.9% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 4.2% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.5% | 21.8% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.8% | 21.5% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.3% | 21% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 64.8% | 18.7% | 9.9% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
How has branded search for Proofpoint and SecureAZ changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Proofpoint was ahead of SecureAZ in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Proofpoint’s share of searches among security awareness training platforms in New Zealand moved from 25.2% to 18.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, SecureAZ’s share of searches among security awareness training platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.97% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand security awareness training platforms in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Proofpoint lost share of searches among security awareness training platforms in New Zealand, from 21% to 18.7%.
How are Proofpoint’s and SecureAZ’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Proofpoint’s and SecureAZ’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Proofpoint
1 branded search term
- proofpoint
SecureAZ
1 branded search term
- secureaz
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