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DetailPlayCISO logo PlayCISODiane logo Diane
What it doesPractice cybersecurity leadership through interactive simulations Learn faster with spaced repetition
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given 2022
Based inNot given CH
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree tier includes security scanners (Prompt Scan, MCP Guard, Resume Review, Compress PDF), Budget Siege game, PCI DSS toolkit, CISO readiness scorecard, and learning library. Paid plans: $5 per week, $10 per month, or $40 per year. All paid plans include the full product with 7 bonus days added to Free plan: $0 forever with limited flashcard generation, FSRS-5 spaced repetition, iOS/Android/Web access and cross-device sync. Premium: $7.50 per month billed annually ($90 per year, 1-year commitment) with unlimited generation, AI podcasts, adaptive quizzes, unlimited imports and priority support
Key features
  • War Room incident simulator with 25 scenarios across 3 companies
  • Live AI mock interviews across 7 security roles and 6 industries
  • 120+ interactive security architecture diagrams
  • Free PCI DSS toolkit with QSA interview simulation
  • AI bill of materials generator
  • AI flashcard generation from PDF, photo, web link, audio and text
  • FSRS-5 spaced repetition algorithm
  • AI-generated audio podcasts
  • Cross-platform access on iOS, Android and Web
  • Automatic cross-device synchronization
  • Summary notes generation
  • Data encryption and European hosting
What makes it different
  • Interactive simulations that adapt to your performance rather than fixed scripts
  • All decisions graded against real regulatory frameworks by AI
  • Built and operated independently by a solo founder
  • Live video mock interviews with AI avatars, not pre-recorded prompts
  • FSRS-5 algorithm scientifically proven to double or triple retention compared to traditional studying
  • AI automatically generates complete study materials from any course source in seconds
  • Personalized adaptive algorithm that learns and improves with each user
  • Free plan available with no time limit or commitment required
  • Audio podcast feature for learning on-the-go
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes10
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)15 +1 (up) since last check11 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)253
Citation Flow (Majestic)2522
Referring domains (Majestic)6614

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