KnowBe4 is a leading cybersecurity company specializing in human risk management through its comprehensive security awareness training and simulated phishing platform. Founded by IT security expert Stu Sjouwerman and supported by Chief Hacking Officer Kevin Mitnick, the company helps organizations address the "human element" of security by educating employees to recognize and avoid social engineering threats like phishing, malware, and CEO fraud. Its platform features the world's largest library of security training content, automated phishing tests, and AI-driven defense agents designed to transform employees into a resilient "last line of defense" against cyberattacks.
KnowBe4 HRM+ is a comprehensive, AI-driven human risk management platform designed to transform an organization's workforce into a strong layer of defense against social engineering and phishing attacks. By integrating AI-powered security awareness training, cloud email security, and real-time security coaching, the platform enables organizations to accurately quantify and manage human risk. This "best-of-suite" solution helps reduce the likelihood of data breaches, optimizes incident response by automating the removal of malicious emails, and streamlines program management by providing unified reporting and actionable insights into user behavior.
KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training is a comprehensive platform designed to help organizations manage the ongoing problem of social engineering. It features the world's largest library of security awareness content—including interactive modules, videos, games, and posters—available in over 34 languages to ensure global accessibility. By combining automated training with simulated phishing attacks, the platform helps employees identify and report suspicious activities like spear phishing and ransomware. According to KnowBe4, this integrated approach can reduce an organization's "Phish-prone Percentage" from an average of 30% down to less than 5% within a year, effectively transforming the workforce into a strong last line of defense.
KnowBe4 Cloud Email Security is an AI-driven protection suite designed specifically for Microsoft 365 to mitigate the risks associated with human error. By utilizing behavioral intelligence and self-learning threat models, the platform moves beyond traditional secure email gateways to detect sophisticated inbound threats like business email compromise (BEC) and ransomware. Its integrated modules—Defend, Prevent, and Protect—work together to block malicious incoming mail, stop accidental data loss in outbound communications, and provide effortless email encryption. Additionally, the solution strengthens an organization's overall security culture by delivering real-time "teachable moments" and contextual prompts to users at the exact point of risk.
KnowBe4 PhishER Plus is a lightweight security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platform designed to help security teams manage the high volume of suspicious emails reported by users. It leverages a global intelligence network of over 13 million users to automatically categorize and prioritize threats, significantly reducing the manual workload for IT professionals. Key features include PhishRIP, which "rips" malicious emails out of all employee inboxes once a threat is identified, and PhishFlip, which transforms real-world phishing attacks into safe training templates to educate users. By combining AI-driven analysis with human crowdsourced intelligence, PhishER Plus aims to close the gap left by traditional email security gateways and provide a rapid, automated response to sophisticated phishing campaigns.
KnowBe4 SecurityCoach is a real-time security coaching product designed to reduce human risk by addressing risky behaviors the moment they occur. By integrating with an organization’s existing security stack—such as endpoint protection, web gateways, and identity management systems—SecurityCoach identifies dangerous user actions and immediately delivers "SecurityTips" via email, Slack, or Microsoft Teams. These instant notifications turn risky behaviors into teachable moments, reinforcing security awareness training and helping IT teams foster a stronger security culture without manual intervention.
KnowBe4 Compliance Plus is a comprehensive compliance training platform designed to transform traditional "checkbox" requirements into an engaging, behavior-driven learning experience. The library features over 1,000 items of fresh, regularly updated content that covers critical regulatory topics such as HIPAA, PCI, and GDPR, as well as broader workplace standards like ethics and data privacy. By integrating seamlessly with the core KnowBe4 platform, it allows organizations to automate training campaigns, customize modules with brand-specific policies, and utilize extensive reporting tools to track progress and reduce overall corporate risk.