November 15, 2023 at 05:38PM
Egress and KnowBe4 have announced an update to their partnership to help organizations address human risk. KnowBe4 will now use live email threat intelligence from Egress to automatically deploy context-based training and phishing simulations. This integration allows joint customers to benefit from adaptive email defenses and enhanced automation for security awareness training. The integration is available worldwide and is free of charge for existing joint customers. A webinar showcasing the integration will be held on December 12, 2023.
In a recent press release, Egress and KnowBe4 announced an update to their strategic partnership. The update includes the use of a bi-directional API where KnowBe4 leverages live email threat intelligence from the Egress platform to automatically deploy context-based training and phishing simulations. This integration allows joint customers of Egress and KnowBe4 to benefit from adaptive email defenses and enhanced automation for security awareness training.
The CEO of Egress, Tony Pepper, highlights the importance of delivering adaptive human protection across the enterprise through seamless application integration. By publishing events from Egress directly to KnowBe4’s KMSAT User Timeline, the partnership offers insight into the types of attacks people receive and how they engage with these threats. This actionable intelligence is used to tailor individual security awareness training programs to reflect the real threats faced by individuals.
Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4, emphasizes the need for engaging and highly relevant security awareness training. Live threat intelligence enables the delivery of quality training and realistic phishing simulations that prepare users for real attacks. The partnership with Egress allows customers to deliver individualized security coaching that drives behavioral change and reduces overall risk.
The integration between Egress and KnowBe4 is now available for organizations worldwide and is free of charge for existing joint customers. To see the integration in action, you can attend a free joint webinar hosted by KnowBe4 and Egress on December 12, 2023. You can register for the webinar online. For more information, you can request a personalized product demonstration.
KnowBe4 is a provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platforms, used by over 65,000 organizations globally. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps raise awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud, and other social engineering tactics through its training programs. The late Kevin Mitnick, a renowned cybersecurity specialist, helped design KnowBe4’s training based on his social engineering tactics. Many organizations rely on KnowBe4 to empower their end users as the last line of defense and strengthen their security culture.
Egress is a cloud email security platform that continuously assesses human risk and adapts policy controls. It helps customers defend against advanced phishing attacks and outbound data breaches by leveraging contextual machine learning and neural networks. Egress provides enhanced email protection, deep visibility into human risk, and instant time to value.