In the never-ending battle against cyber villains, your users are on the front lines.
Only the most-experienced and well-equipped can stand up against the threats lurking behind every corner of cyberspace.
It’s dangerous out there, so you shouldn’t go alone. Take your users on an 8-bit journey across four levels of cyber sleuthing with our 80s arcade themed Cybersecurity Awareness Month resource kit! We’ve set you up with enough free training content to run a whole theme campaign throughout October.
This year, each themed week represents a new level for your users to explore. Along the way they’ll encounter baddies bursting out of the arcade cabinet representing the key cyber threats for each week.
Here is what you'll get:
- Access to a curated collection of security awareness training videos and interactive modules straight from KnowBe4’s award-winning training library
- Resources to help you plan your activities, including your Cybersecurity Awareness Month User Guide and Cybersecurity Awareness Weekly Planner
- NEW! Four “Arcade Villain” character cards/posters, plus additional posters and digital signage assets available in multiple languages
- Free resources for you including our most popular on-demand webinar and whitepaper
Beware the Arcade Villains!
Included this year is a set of four “Arcade Villain" character cards to help personify the labyrinth of cyber threats they face on a regular basis. Learn more about them below:
The Cyberpunks
At the core of many of the most pernicious threats across the cyber landscape sit The Cyberpunks. Calculating and cunning, The Cyberpunks know just the right tactics to convince users to download malware, click suspicious links or share confidential information.
Dr. Deepfake
From her “office” hidden away in the darkest alley of the deep web, Dr. Deepfake crafts some of the trickiest fakes and frauds known to cyber-dom. Her clients: Cybercriminals looking for everything from faked faces to voice simulators targeting the c-suite. Beware her techno-treachery!
Enkryptor
With Ran-staff in hand, Enkryptor threatens networks of all sorts with his dastardly brand of malware. His mission: lock up treasured information and data for his own uses; or just because he doesn’t want you to have it!
The Doppelgänger
The Doppelgänger takes on the form of users just like you in an attempt to keep the actions of their cybercriminal comrades hidden. With a smile and a wave of their hand, Doppelgänger will tell you phishing emails and malware infections are “no big deal.” Don’t fall for it!
What Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance co-lead the campaign and create resources for organizations to talk to their employees and customers about staying safe online. KnowBe4 is proud to be a 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion.
Unlike some video games, there are no cheat codes to a strong security culture. Real behavior change for the better means a strategy that turns your largest attack surface— your workforce — into your biggest asset, thereby reducing human risk.
Think of this kit as a complement to a maxed-out approach to human risk management (HRM). If you’re interested in how KnowBe4 can help you take the next step in your approach to HRM, contact us!
For more resources, tips and news for you and your users throughout cybersecurity awareness month be sure to follow and mention @KnowBe4 on social media. Use the hashtag #CyberAware to stay in the loop throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
