NASDAQ:KNBE

KnowBe4 Launches New National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resource Kit

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Government, National Cyber Security Alliance, National Cybersecurity Center, Software, Video game, Risk management

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October. 

Key Points: 
  • No-cost kit includes user guide, weekly planner, video module, newsletters and other resources
    TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October.
  • 2023 marks 20 years of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
  • The no-cost KnowBe4 National Cyber Security Awareness Month Kit can be downloaded by IT and security professionals to help keep security top of mind for their employees.
  • "NCSAM serves as a great reminder that everyone has a part to play in cybersecurity awareness," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.

KnowBe4 Celebrates 13th Anniversary With Donation to Protect Endangered Species

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Giant, African penguin, Apollo (butterfly), South American tapir, Woman, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, African Americans, Garbage, Friends, Lion-tailed macaque, Florida panther, Macaque, Nature, Green sea turtle, Humanity, ESI, United Kingdom, Spouse, PBA, Arabian leopard, Endangered species, Environment, Hunting

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it will celebrate the organization's 13th anniversary by donating to protect 13 endangered species and adopt 13 beehives.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it will celebrate the organization's 13th anniversary by donating to protect 13 endangered species and adopt 13 beehives.
  • KnowBe4 is proud to partner with Endangered Species International (ESI) to protect 12 of the endangered species and to partner with Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge to protect the Florida Panther.
  • Additionally, KnowBe4 will adopt 13 beehives, continuing the tradition of adopting beehives for its anniversary for the third consecutive year.
  • "This year, we celebrate another milestone, our 13th anniversary, by protecting the endangered species who inhabit the countries and communities we work in around the world," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.

KnowBe4's New PhishER Plus Uses Crowdsourced Human Intelligence and AI to Help Thwart Phishing Attacks

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 7, 2023
Attack, Plus, Microsoft, Organization, Phishing, Free energy suppression conspiracy theory, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping

TAMPA BAY, Fla. ,  Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the launch of its latest product, PhishER Plus, which leverages the world's largest group of global users trained to spot and report real phishing attacks, powering a new KnowBe4 global threat feed. The triple-validated phishing threat feed automatically blocks phishing attacks before they make it into users' inboxes.

Key Points: 
  • The triple-validated phishing threat feed automatically blocks phishing attacks before they make it into users' inboxes.
  • According to Armorblox , 78% of phishing attacks in 2022 used sophisticated techniques to successfully bypass native email security tools.
  • The PhishER Plus Global Blocklist is compiled from validated threats crowdsourced from over ten million KnowBe4 trained users.
  • "PhishER Plus can revolutionize the way an organization combats the threat of phishing emails," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.

KnowBe4 Kicks Off Ransomware Awareness Month With Resource Kit

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
State bureau of investigation, Organization, Motivation, FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internet Crime Complaint Center, Cryptocurrency

TAMPA BAY, Fla., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the release of a resource kit for IT managers as part of a month-long effort in July to increase awareness of ransomware, its many forms and methods used by cybercriminals to extort funds.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the release of a resource kit for IT managers as part of a month-long effort in July to increase awareness of ransomware, its many forms and methods used by cybercriminals to extort funds.
  • Ransomware is a type of malicious attack where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment to restore access.
  • "Unfortunately, a majority of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack within the last year," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.
  • Access to our free on-demand Ransomware Master Class webinar featuring Roger Grimes, KnowBe4's Data-Driven Defense Evangelist
    Our most popular white paper: Ransomware Hostage Rescue Manual and supplemental Attack Response and Prevention Checklists
    To download the KnowBe4 Ransomware Awareness Month Resource Kit, visit https://www.knowbe4.com/ransomware-resource-kit .

KnowBe4 Releases List of Top 7 Summer Cybersecurity Travel Tips

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Airport, VPN, Travel, Wi-Fi, Risk, Cryptocurrency, Tourism, Internet service provider

TAMPA BAY, Fla., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it has released a list of summer travel tips in anticipation of the busy travel season ahead.

Key Points: 
  • Not sharing travel plans online, being wary of public Wi-Fi networks and securing devices when not in use are among the top cybersecurity tips to keep travelers safe
    TAMPA BAY, Fla., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it has released a list of summer travel tips in anticipation of the busy travel season ahead.
  • Lower cyber risk exposure on vacation by following KnowBe4's top seven summer cybersecurity travel tips:
    Secure devices when they are not in use.
  • "With travel coming back in full swing this summer, cybercriminals will surely take advantage of the hectic summer travel season with their scams and other malicious acts," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.
  • However, it is critical to keep these cybersecurity tips top of mind so your travel plans do not get ruined by a hacked device or other unfortunate circumstance."

KnowBe4 Report: Rising Malware Attacks Threaten Irish and UK Healthcare Sectors

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 12, 2023
Health care, Human, PPP, Risk, Medical device

LONDON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today released a new report showing the increasing impact cyber crime has on Irish and UK healthcare sectors entitled "Rising Threat Of Malware Attacks In Ireland And United Kingdom Healthcare Sectors".

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today released a new report showing the increasing impact cyber crime has on Irish and UK healthcare sectors entitled "Rising Threat Of Malware Attacks In Ireland And United Kingdom Healthcare Sectors".
  • KnowBe4's report details the rise of malicious attacks, financial costs, recovery efforts and other detrimental impacts cyber attacks have on Irish and UK healthcare sectors.
  • UK organisations collectively experienced a surge in cyber attacks in 2022, with a 77% increase over 2021.
  • "Healthcare sector cyber attacks are more than just the average, typical attack," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.

Top 10 Risky Behaviors of Employees Uncovered by KnowBe4's SecurityCoach

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 5, 2023
Organization, Private investigator

TAMPA BAY, Fla. , June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that its newest SecurityCoach product has revealed the top 10 risky behaviors that employees have engaged in on their work devices.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA BAY, Fla. , June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that its newest SecurityCoach product has revealed the top 10 risky behaviors that employees have engaged in on their work devices.
  • SecurityCoach helps IT/security professionals to develop a strong security culture by enabling real-time security coaching of their users in response to risky security behavior.
  • Leveraging an organization's existing security stack, IT/security professionals can configure their real-time coaching campaigns to immediately deliver a SecurityTip to their users related to a detected event.
  • The findings from the top 10 risky behaviors of employees that organizations have detected by integrating SecurityCoach with their existing security offerings include:

KnowBe4 Launches Password Kit to Celebrate World Password Day

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Good, Organization, Verizon Communications, Password, Bad, Life, Privacy, Online shopping

TAMPA BAY, Fla., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the launch of a new password kit to help end users and organizations practice good password hygiene in recognition of World Password Day.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the launch of a new password kit to help end users and organizations practice good password hygiene in recognition of World Password Day .
  • KnowBe4's password kit will include user resources such as access to a free on-demand webinar titled "The Good, the Bad and the Truth About Password Managers" featuring Roger A. Grimes, KnowBe4's data-driven defense evangelist, KnowBe4's most popular password whitepaper, "What Your Password Policy Should Be e-Book", password hacking demo videos from Kevin Mitnick, a password best practices guide and more.
  • "KnowBe4 recognizes the significance of this vulnerability, which is why we are acknowledging World Password Day with the launch of our new password kit.
  • To download the KnowBe4 Password Kit, visit https://www.knowbe4.com/password-resource-kit .

KnowBe4's KB4-CON 2023 Speakers Tackled Cyber Defense and Security Culture Topics

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Wilson, Government, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Hearing, United Nations, Social media, Research, Cryptocurrency

TAMPA BAY, Fla., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today provided highlights of the speaking sessions from its KB4-CON 2023 user conference in Orlando, FL last week. 

Key Points: 
  • This year's theme was security culture connection, with the definition of security culture centered around the ideas, customs and social behaviors of a group that influences its security.
  • The event focused on peer insights, product updates and best practices, as well as some of the hottest topics in cybersecurity defense, security culture, awareness and more.
  • She first described the purpose of information warfare, as defined by Russia, which has both technical and psychological purposes.
  • Wilson also advocated for patching to mitigate vulnerabilities, creating unique and random alphanumeric passwords and spreading security awareness to end users.

KnowBe4's CEO Stu Sjouwerman Wins 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Award

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Executive, Customer service, Consultant, Feedback

TAMPA BAY, Fla. , April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced its CEO Stu Sjouwerman has been named the winner of the 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Award, recognizing him as Executive of the Year, presented by Business Intelligence Group.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA BAY, Fla. , April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced its CEO Stu Sjouwerman has been named the winner of the 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Award , recognizing him as Executive of the Year, presented by Business Intelligence Group.
  • The Excellence in Customer Service Awards celebrate those who are winning by supporting their own customers and those who are developing the tools to help others find success.
  • "I am deeply honored to be named executive of the year for the 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Awards," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.
  • "At KnowBe4, we prioritize providing world-class customer service to each and every one of our customers.