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KnowBe4 Buys Egress to Aid Awareness Training, Email Defense

Data Breach Today

KnowBe4's First Deal Since 2021 Brings AI-Based Email Protection, Training Together KnowBe4 purchased an email security provider founded by a Check Point veteran to offer AI-based email protection and training that's automatically tailored relative to risk.

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Why Security Awareness Training Is Effective in Reducing Cybersecurity Risk

KnowBe4

Security awareness training (SAT) works! A well-designed security awareness training campaign will significantly reduce cybersecurity risk.

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CISA Recommends Continuous Cybersecurity Training

KnowBe4

In an age when 70% - 90% of successful data breaches involve social engineering (which gets past all other defenses), sufficient training is needed to best reduce human-side cybersecurity risk. Everyone should be trained in how to recognize social engineering attempts, how to mitigate (i.e., delete, ignore, etc.)

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GUEST ESSAY: The case for using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to boost training

The Last Watchdog

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies provide intriguing opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences in cybersecurity training. Related: GenAI’ impact on DevSecOps Here’s how these technologies can bridge learning gaps in cybersecurity awareness and enhance the overall training experience.

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A New Look for Risk in Awareness Training

Dark Reading

Changes in the way risk is viewed are leading to changes in the way training is conducted.

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Accessible Cybersecurity Awareness Training Reduces Your Risk of Cyberattack

Dark Reading

If you're not teaching all of your employees proper security hygiene, you are leaving the door open to risk. Close that door by providing accessible training.

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GUEST ESSAY: Best practices to shrink the ever-present risk of Exchange Server getting corrupted

The Last Watchdog

One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management.

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