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Stu Sjouwerman

Founder and Executive Chairman

Stu Sjouwerman (pronounced “shower-man”) is the Founder and Executive Chairman of KnowBe4, Inc., which hosts the world’s most popular integrated security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, with over 54,000 organization customers and more than 50 million users. A serial entrepreneur and data security expert with 30 years in the IT industry, Stu was the co-founder of Inc. 500 company Sunbelt Software, a multiple award-winning anti-malware software company that was acquired in 2010.


Recent Posts

Tech Support Scammers Increase Success with Call Optimization

Like legitimate call centers, tech support divisions, and organizations with inbound calling, scammers are using call optimization to improve callback success rates in tech support scams.

Creating a User Sensor Network to Stop Cyber-Attacks

If your users aren’t trying to protect corporate data and assets, you’re at risk. What you need is for the user to become an integral part of their security measures.

Is IT Even Trying to Thwart Social Engineering Attacks?

With so much else on their plate, are today’s IT organizations doing enough to protect the organization against social engineering and phishing attacks?

Social Media Facial Recognition Could Make the Bad Guys Worse

Trustwave shows how the latest advancements in technology could be used to aid cybercriminal activity.

Your Package is on its Way, But Not the One You Expected

Here's a current scam those involved in shipping and receiving should be aware of. Suppose you're expecting a package from a major package delivery company. You receive a seemingly ...

Why Doesn’t Cyber Insurance Have Phishing Prevention Discounts?

Whether online-related or not, insurance is insurance. So, shouldn’t there be discounts for organizations who demonstrate cyber-responsibility?

OK, Guys, this one is for you. Yes, you. The guy who keeps friending strange women on Facebook

This was sent to me by a friend that I know is legit. It's a fun read and has some good tips on how to stay safe using social media.

Phishing Continues to be on the Rise in 2018!

It should come as no surprise that the most successful attack tactic is being used more in 2018. APWG’s latest report shows us the trends and what to expect for the remainder of 2018.

New Release: Canadian Privacy Training Module

This new 30-minute course from Canadian Privacy Training is now available in the ModStore. The course is available in English and French-Canada. This course provides information about ...

New UK Phishing Campaigns Lure Industry Targets With Compromised Email Contacts

A new batch of U.K. phishing campaigns is using compromised email contacts to lure targets from the engineering, transport and defense sectors.

Cybercrime Carbanak Gang Leaders Arrested After Causing 1 Billion In Damage

The FBI announced Wednesday, August 1st, that an international manhunt had collared three leaders of the Carbanak gang. Also known as Fin7, Carbanak specialized in phishing business for ...

Is Your Country One of the Best Prepared for Cyber-Attack?

A global ranking of countries exists to demonstrate which are the most committed to raising awareness for cybersecurity in preparation for cyber-attacks. How does your country rank?

Spam Remains the Criminals' Favorite Online Tool

Spam is forty years old, and it's still the enduring favorite of cyber criminals. What's reckoned to have been the first spam was distributed in 1978 over ARPANET. ARPANET would evolve ...

UK Insurer Beazley: "Phishing attacks up in second quarter."

Attacks that target business email accounts continued to increase in the second quarter of 2018, accounting for 23% of incidents reported to Beazley P.L.C. clients, the insurer said ...

You Can’t Afford a Data Breach – And They’re Only Getting More Expensive

Like everything else in this world, data breaches are costing organizations more too.

Breach You Once? Shame on You. Breach You Twice? Still.. Shame on You.

Heed the warning found in the story of a Virginia bank that was not breached once, but twice in an 8-month period of time!

No "Shame on You" When it Comes to Cybersecurity Testing

Employee testing is a necessary part of a well-executed and flexible security awareness program. For testing to be effective, however, it needs to be well thought-out, making an ...

Snail-Mail Phishing with a CD as Bait

Several state government offices in the US have received CDs by mail, infected with malware. It's a clumsy attempt, according to an alert the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis ...

KnowBe4 Fresh Content Update & New Features July 2018

Check out the new features and training content in the KnowBe4 platform for July!


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