July 19, 2024 at 10:05AM Organizations are increasing investments to combat cyber threats, but the human element remains a significant vulnerability. Traditional security awareness training isn’t sufficient, as individual risk levels vary. A tailored, data-driven approach is needed to identify high-risk employees and provide personalized security measures, enhancing both protection and the demonstration of investment … Read more
June 17, 2024 at 04:04PM KnowBe4 announced the launch of PhishER Plus Threat Intel, integrating Webroot’s website reputation data into its console. This feature enables faster detection and response to web-based threats, providing users with instant internet reputation data and enhancing threat detection. The new feature comes at no additional cost and is aimed at … Read more
April 24, 2024 at 05:12PM KnowBe4 has announced the acquisition of Egress, a leader in cloud email security, to provide a comprehensive AI-enabled security platform for organizations globally. This move aims to address human-related data breaches and cultivate a strong security culture. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, subject to customary … Read more
April 24, 2024 at 12:09PM Security awareness training firm KnowBe4 plans to acquire British late-stage startup Egress, specializing in cloud email security. Egress, with $48 million in funding, garnered attention in a competitive market. The merger aims to create a leading AI-driven cybersecurity platform. The deal is expected to close in the coming months, pending … Read more
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 … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 08:41AM Infosec experts warn that organizations that neglect internal employees’ vulnerabilities in their IT security strategy are exposing themselves to catastrophic dangers. A report by Gartner predicts that by 2025, lack of talent or human error will be responsible for more than half of significant cyber incidents. To combat this, the … Read more