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KnowBe4 targeted by North Korea with Insider Threat
In recent years, cybersecurity threats have often involved hackers stealing identities through various digital channels to gather sensitive information. However, a recent incident within the administrative environment of cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 has highlighted concerns about insider threats. According to a blog post by KnowBe4, the incident unfolded when the company advertised a software engineer position […]
Why User Experience Matters In Security Awareness Training
The human element is one of the biggest reasons why data breaches have risen in recent years. And even though most organizations have some level of security awareness training already in place, employees continue to fall prey to phishing attacks or are found guilty of not following security best practices. Only user training can definitively […]
KnowBe4 to acquire Egress Email Security
KnowBe4, a leading business platform renowned for its AI-driven security awareness training, has announced its acquisition of Egress, an email security firm, for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected to be finalized by September this year. The prevalence of data breaches in businesses worldwide underscores the critical need for enhanced email security measures. Email […]
Employment Scams On The Rise: What Can HR Do To Mitigate Them?
Ani Banerjee, Chief Human Resources Officer, KnowBe4 Bad news. Your organization just announced a major restructuring, making your role “redundant”. You update your LinkedIn profile, using the #OpenToWork hashtag, and announce to prospective recruiters that you’re on the market, actively searching for a new gig. A scammer posing as a Recruiter (from a profile appearing legitimate), […]
Fortifying the Human Firewall: Six-Steps For An Effective Security Awareness Program
[By Perry Carpenter, chief evangelist and security officer at KnowBe4] The threat landscape is evolving with new attack vectors and cyber threats surfacing almost daily. Cybersecurity technology has come a long way too; however, security researchers are increasingly finding that most breaches are related to human factors such as phishing, which stem from poor security judgment and […]