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Erich Kron

CISO Advisor

Erich Kron is a CISO Advisor at KnowBe4. He is a veteran information security professional with over 25 years’ experience in the medical, aerospace manufacturing and defense fields, author, and regular contributor to cybersecurity industry publications. He is the former security manager for the US Army's 2nd Regional Cyber Center-Western Hemisphere and holds CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, SACP and many other certifications.
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Recent Posts

4 Hot Summer Travel Tips To Avoid Scams

When the weather starts to get warmer, it is a sign that summer time is around the corner. But just as the weather heats up and travel plans get booked, scammers capitalize on the season ...

When Global Conflict Becomes a Cyber Weapon: How Iran Tensions and Other Stressful Events Fuel Social Engineering Attacks

When geopolitical tensions rise, whether due to conflicts like the current one involving Iran or other global flashpoints, many organizations focus on physical security, supply chains, or ...

How Agentic AI and Automation Are Changing Cybersecurity

There is no question that AI is changing cybersecurity in a massive way. In many respects, its impact is comparable to the rise of the internet. AI tools are helping organizations improve ...

World Backup Day: Because “It Won’t Happen to Me” Often Means It Will

Every year on March 31st, World Backup Day rolls around with a simple but important message: Backup your data.

Navigating the U.S. Public Sector’s Unrelenting Cyber Crisis

The U.S. public sector faces unique challenges as it is tasked with safeguarding the most sensitive data of citizens, all while maintaining the critical infrastructure that keeps society ...

Mexico Unveils Its First National Cybersecurity Plan: A New Era of Digital Resilience

Mexico has taken a major step toward strengthening its digital defenses with the official unveiling of its first National Cybersecurity Plan, a landmark initiative that establishes the ...

[Cybersecurity Awareness Month]: Keeping Enkryptor at Bay: How We All Can Help Beat Back Ransomware

Ransomware is the gift that keeps on giving… and taking.

Malicious Memes: How Cybercriminals Use Humor to Spread Malware

Internet memes and viral content have become a universal language of online culture. They're easily shareable, often humorous, and can spread rapidly across various platforms.

[Cybersecurity Awareness Month] From ‘The Inside Man’ to Real Life: AI's Role in Modern Cyber Threats

AI and AI-generated deepfakes are proving to be the most intriguing, and in some ways troubling, recent advances in technology.

Hacker Stories: A Facebook Physical Threat

Most people take a lot of measures to secure their online bank accounts, credit card accounts, retirement accounts and other financial accounts. This often means enabling some form of ...