Arsen
French social engineering simulator covering phishing, AI voice vishing, smishing and QR codes
Quick Overview
| Company | Arsen SAS |
|---|---|
| Category | Security Awareness Training |
| Headquarters | Orleans, France |
| Founded | 2020 |
| EU Presence | EU (France) |
| Data Location | No hosting location or provider stated on the pages read |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Based mainly on the number of employees trained or assessed; a quote is requested through the pricing page |
| Replaces | KnowBe4, Proofpoint Security Awareness Training |
Detailed Review
Arsen is a French simplified joint-stock company (SAS) with share capital of EUR 16,500, registered at the Orleans trade register under number 881 923 775.
Its legal notice gives a registered office in Paris at 34 rue Richer, while the French register lists the seat at a business centre in Orleans. The publication director is Alexandre Esser. The company says more than 1,000 organisations use it, and its own focus is social engineering rather than a general training library. The legal notice gives a Paris postal address for data subject requests.
The simulations are its centre: realistic phishing and spear phishing, BEC scenarios, QR code attacks, smishing, an AI voice vishing simulator that uses real-time voice and voice cloning, and deepfake CEO fraud videos. There is also a phishing API that other security products can integrate.
Cyber awareness training is described as learn-by-doing simulations that build reflexes, rather than a catalogue of courses. The site is in English and French. The company also offers a free AI voice phishing playground, SPF, DKIM and DMARC checks, a QR code phishing test and a phishing policy generator.
Arsen states that its prices depend on the number of employees to be trained or assessed, and a quote is requested through the pricing page.
The pages read name no hosting location and no certification, and the privacy policy lists hosting and office suite providers among its subcontractors and names Microsoft. For a team that wants sophisticated attack simulation, especially voice, it is among the more specialised options here. For a team that wants lessons and a compliance record, SoSafe or Awareways fit better.
What Arsen does well
- Arsen is confirmed in the French register under SIREN 881923775
- AI voice vishing, smishing, QR code and deepfake CEO fraud simulations
- A phishing API for integration into other security tools
- Simulation-first approach, which suits red-team style testing
- English and French interface
Where Arsen falls short
- No amount; the quote depends on the number of employees
- No hosting location or certification named on the pages read
- Legal notice names a Paris office while the register lists Orleans
- Less of a lesson library than SoSafe, Phished or MetaCompliance
Standout feature. Arsen simulates voice attacks with real-time AI voice and voice cloning, a scenario most platforms here cover only lightly or not at all.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Arsen is confirmed in the French register under SIREN 881923775
- AI voice vishing, smishing, QR code and deepfake CEO fraud simulations
- A phishing API for integration into other security tools
- Simulation-first approach, which suits red-team style testing
- English and French interface
Cons
- No amount; the quote depends on the number of employees
- No hosting location or certification named on the pages read
- Legal notice names a Paris office while the register lists Orleans
- Less of a lesson library than SoSafe, Phished or MetaCompliance
Alternatives to Arsen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arsen?
Arsen is a French simplified joint-stock company (SAS) with share capital of EUR 16,500, registered at the Orleans trade register under number 881 923 775.
Its legal notice gives a registered office in Paris at 34 rue Richer, while the French register lists the seat at a business centre in Orleans. The publication director is Alexandre Esser. The company says more than 1,000 organisations use it, and its own focus is social engineering rather than a general training library. The legal notice gives a Paris postal address for data subject requests.
Where is Arsen based?
Arsen operates from Orleans, France, which places it under EU (France).
What does Arsen cost?
Based mainly on the number of employees trained or assessed; a quote is requested through the pricing page.
Who is Arsen best for?
Security teams that want realistic voice, SMS and deepfake simulations beside phishing. Arsen simulates voice attacks with real-time AI voice and voice cloning, a scenario most platforms here cover only lightly or not at all.
What are the drawbacks of Arsen?
No amount; the quote depends on the number of employees. No hosting location or certification named on the pages read. Legal notice names a Paris office while the register lists Orleans. Less of a lesson library than SoSafe, Phished or MetaCompliance.
Is Arsen a good alternative to KnowBe4?
Arsen is built as a European alternative to KnowBe4: French social engineering simulator covering phishing, AI voice vishing, smishing and QR codes. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Arsen compare to other Security Awareness Training tools?
Arsen is one of several European Security Awareness Training tools we cover. It is most often compared with KnowBe4, Proofpoint Security Awareness Training.