Global Learning Systems

What Global Learning Systems does

Global Learning Systems (GLS), founded in 1994 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, is a privately held SaaS provider of security awareness and compliance training for regulated enterprises. The company delivers its programs through the GLS OnDemand learning management system (available in Standard and Premium editions), which combines course delivery, phishing simulation (SecurePhish), gamified learning (notably the CSI: Phishing game), microlearning videos (SecureSnippets), role-based training, and behavioral analytics. The platform is offered in two principal editions with API integration, SCORM support, and assessment tooling, and is bundled primarily through the SecureSuite package line under the "Human Firewall 2.0" framework.

The product portfolio is structured around compliance-driven verticals: healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (PCI-DSS, GLBA, SOX), government (FISMA, NIST), and education (FERPA), with additional coverage for GDPR, CCPA, FCPA, and secure coding (OWASP Top 10). Recent product development has emphasized AI-era threat content, including a 2025 Deepfake Detection Training module and a Using Generative AI Securely module, alongside Executive Impersonation Drills and role-based training for finance, HR, developers, and vendor management.

GLS monetizes through quote-based annual subscriptions with managed services and professional services options, sold via a direct enterprise field sales motion supplemented by inside sales for mid-market accounts. Distribution is U.S.-domestic, supplemented by content marketing (CyberTip Tuesdays newsletter, blog, webinars), industry conference participation (RSA Conference), and an emerging Chubb cyber-insurance policyholder channel. The company has no disclosed outside investors and operates with 11-50 employees across three affiliated legal entities (Bancroft Technology Group Inc., Keystone Learning Systems LLC, and Global Learning Systems LLC).

Name

Global Learning Systems

Legal name

Global Learning Systems LLC

Website

https://globallearningsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Learning Systems is a privately held SaaS provider of security awareness, phishing simulation, and compliance training (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR) delivered via its GLS OnDemand LMS to enterprise, government, healthcare, and education customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Awareness Training Software

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud & SaaS Security Awareness (e.g., M365/Google Workspace) (EDABAGAG), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD)

Keywords

• Security awareness training
• Phishing simulation
• Compliance training
• Security learning management
• Gamified cyber training

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Security Awareness Training Subscription: Recurring subscription-based model providing access to the GLS OnDemand LMS platform, training content library, phishing simulation tools, and administrative features. Sold as packaged solutions tailored to organization size and needs with annual or multi-year contract terms.
2. Managed Services: Full-service security awareness program management where GLS handles program design, content delivery, phishing simulation execution, reporting, and ongoing optimization on behalf of the client organization.
3. Professional Services: Custom consulting and implementation services including program strategy development, policy creation, custom content development, and organizational change management support.
4. Compliance Training Modules: Specialized training packages for regulatory compliance requirements including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other industry-specific mandates, sold as add-on modules or integrated packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global Learning Systems provides a SaaS-based security awareness and compliance training platform that helps organizations change employee behavior and meet regulatory mandates. Core offerings include the GLS OnDemand cloud-based learning management system, SecurePhish phishing simulation, a library of compliance and role-based training courses (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA, FCPA), gamified learning modules, and managed program services. Customers are primarily large enterprises, government agencies, healthcare providers, and financial institutions in the United States.

Product overview

Global Learning Systems offers a comprehensive security awareness and compliance training ecosystem centered on its Human Firewall 2.0 platform and SecureSuite packages. The core offering includes the GLS OnDemand learning management system (available in Standard and Premium editions), which delivers courses, tracks progress, and generates reports. The product portfolio integrates phishing simulation (SecurePhish), gamified learning (CSI: Phishing game series), role-based training, compliance courses (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CCPA, FCPA), and specialized modules for sectors like education (SecureEd). Add-on services include managed services, custom course development, microlearning videos, communications toolbox, and executive impersonation drills with AI-generated deepfake scenarios. The platform's open API enables integration with talent management systems, SCORM-compliant content, and support ticket systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SecureSuite Packages (Human Firewall 2.0) Flexible, preset training packages that include a choice of courses, phishing simulation (SecurePhish), assessments, and microlearning content; SecureSuite Elite features gamified training. Designed for organizations seeking packaged security awareness and compliance programs.
• GLS OnDemand Portal Hosted learning management system (LMS) for delivering and tracking security awareness programs. Standard features include admin dashboard, categories/folders, users/roles management, content administration, reporting, workflow automation, and API access; Premium edition adds quick search, course builder, assessment builder, help desk integration, and SCORM support.
• SecurePhish Phishing simulation tool that allows organizations to conduct simulated phishing attacks to test employee security awareness with real-world email, SMS, and voice scenarios.
• Cybersecurity Essentials Course Comprehensive course covering core information security concepts including data classification, remote user security, insider threats, social engineering, and ransomware.
• CyberEssentials: Principles of Cybersecurity Interactive course with standalone screens on specific cybersecurity topics that can be rearranged to organizational specifications with adjustable interactivity levels.
• CSI: Phishing Game First-of-its-kind gamified anti-phishing training game where learners assume the role of a cybersecurity investigator analyzing employee email and social media accounts to identify the source of a security breach.
• SecureEd Tailored security awareness training bundle designed specifically for the education sector, including K-12 and higher education administrators, faculty, and teachers.
• Microlearning Videos (SecureSnippets) Short, impactful video modules with one-question quizzes for just-in-time security awareness reinforcement.
• Managed Services Outsourced management of the technical and administrative aspects of security awareness training programs, allowing internal teams to focus on mission-critical tasks.
• Tailored Training Custom course development and branding customization services that align training with organizational policies, culture, and specific requirements.
• PhishFinder Phishing reporting tool that enables employees to easily report suspicious emails for analysis.
• Cybersecurity Awareness Month Campaigns Customized annual cyber awareness campaigns designed to drive participation, engagement, and year-long security awareness programs.
• Gamification Learning Game-based learning modules incorporating points, leaderboards, badges, and interactive scenarios including the CSI: Phishing series for advanced threats targeting finance, HR, IT, and executives.
• Communications Toolbox Marketing materials including newsletters, posters, tips & tweets, and branded communications to reinforce security messaging.
• Role-Based Security Awareness Training Targeted training modules for specific roles including executives, finance, developers, HR, sales, and vendor management with fraud scenarios relevant to each responsibility.
• Executive Impersonation Drills Deepfake response drills and simulation exercises testing how executive and finance teams would react to AI-generated messages, urgent payment requests, and deepfake video calls.
• Data Privacy Training Training on data privacy and protection practices including handling of PII and compliance with data protection regulations.
• GDPR Compliance Training Training covering GDPR fundamentals, purpose, key processes to protect personal data, and individual responsibilities under the regulation.
• PCI DSS Training Compliance training for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements.
• HIPAA Training Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance training for healthcare organizations.
• CCPA Training California Consumer Privacy Act compliance training.
• FCPA Training Foreign Corrupt Practices Act training for individuals involved in international financial transactions, covering anti-corruption compliance and accounting requirements.
• Secure Coding with OWASP Top 10 Developer training on OWASP Top 10 web application security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Deepfake Detection Training Training module preparing employees to recognize AI-generated voice and video impersonation attacks, including deepfake audio and executive impersonation scenarios.
• Using Generative AI Securely Training Module Free training module on using generative AI securely, addressing risks of feeding confidential data into AI tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gartner recognition as Top 5 in Ability to Execute for 5 consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability11 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KnowBe4: KnowBe4 is the market-leading security awareness training and phishing simulation platform, directly competing with GLS across enterprise and mid-market. Both offer SaaS-based SAT with integrated phishing simulation, content libraries, and behavioral analytics.
• Proofpoint (Security Awareness): Proofpoint Security Awareness (originally Wombat Security) offers enterprise security awareness training and phishing simulation with deep integration into Proofpoint's email security stack. Directly comparable to GLS in product, customer base, and vertical focus.
• Cofense: Cofense (formerly PhishMe) specializes in phishing simulation, threat detection, and security awareness training with strong enterprise and government adoption. Directly comparable to GLS's SecurePhish and anti-phishing portfolio.
• Inspired eLearning (Lumious): Inspired eLearning (now Lumious) provides security awareness and compliance training for enterprise and SMB, with a strong library of compliance modules. Directly comparable to GLS's SecureSuite packages and compliance catalog.

Emerging players

• Hoxhunt: Hoxhunt is a fast-growing security awareness platform combining AI-driven phishing simulations with gamified employee engagement. Targets enterprise security teams with a behavior-change focus similar to GLS's gamification strategy.
• Curricula: Curricula is an emerging security awareness training vendor focused on story-driven, engaging content for SMB and mid-market. Competes with GLS on gamification, narrative-driven learning, and behavioral outcomes.
• Living Security: Living Security delivers security awareness training with a strong gamification and human risk scoring angle. Competes directly with GLS in enterprise security awareness and phishing simulation.
• NINJIO: NINJIO produces episodic, Hollywood-style security awareness content for enterprise customers. Comparable to GLS as an alternative awareness training vendor with differentiated content delivery and engagement focus.

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: SANS Institute is a large, established cybersecurity training organization offering Securing The Human security awareness alongside deeper technical training. Competes with GLS broadly in security awareness but is best known for deep technical certification.
• Microsoft Attack Simulator: Microsoft Attack Simulator, included in Microsoft 365 Defender, provides native phishing simulation and training at no incremental cost for E5 customers. A significant competitive threat to GLS in the enterprise segment due to bundling economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/glscompliance
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlobalLearningSystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/945677

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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