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Hoxhunt recognized by G2 as Summer 2022 Leader and Best Usability in Security Awareness Training

June 22, 2022

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Hoxhunt recognized by G2 as Summer 2022 Leader and Best Usability in Security Awareness Training

The G2 Summer 2022 Leader badges have been released, and Hoxhunt jumped to top positions in overall Satisfaction and Usability & Ease of Use. We are honored by the recognition from G2 and our users! G2 is the world’s leading software review site; and proud users of Hoxhunt security awareness training!

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Eliot Baker

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