It’s Time for Organizations to Begin Propping Up the Human Firewall

Jan 8, 2021 8:29:18 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Modern thinking about a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy includes a holistic approach that equally involves your users as a “human element” within your cyber defenses.

Welcome to The InfoSec Neighborhood!

Jan 5, 2021 3:59:52 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

It looks like KnowBe4 has a new cybersecurity “neighbor” here in Tampa, helping create an even larger presence of tech companies headquartered in Florida.

Why Small Businesses Often Say ‘Why Bother?’ When Dealing With Cybercrime

Jan 4, 2021 4:32:44 PM By Erich Kron

Well, it happened again. As a security professional, I hear a lot of things being said that are exaggerated or just plain untrue. I’ve become used to that, however, there is one phrase ...

KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from December: Including New 2021 KnowBe4 Flagship Training Modules

Dec 28, 2020 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Here are important fresh content updates to share with you that happened in the month of December.

Beware! The Holidays Bring the Worst Out in Cyber Scammers

Dec 18, 2020 8:26:19 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

With emotions running high, time running out to get that last needed gift, and a returned focus on family and what’s truly important, scammers are taking advantage at every turn.

[NEW PhishER Feature] Use Security Roles to Create a Multi-Tiered Incident Response System in PhishER

Dec 17, 2020 9:48:57 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

You asked, we listened! We're excited to introduce the new Security Roles feature within your PhishER platform! You now have the ability to create different user roles for your security ...

[INFOGRAPHIC] Holiday Phishing Red Flags to Watch Out For

Dec 17, 2020 8:26:15 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Phishing attacks never slow down during the holiday season. Experian reported that 1 in 4 victims fell victim to fraud during the holidays.

Just How Far Can Three Cybercriminals Reach? How about 150 Countries!

Dec 11, 2020 8:27:11 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

As three members of the cybercriminal group TMT were recently arrested, details emerge around the breadth and depth of their attacks from a year-long Interpol investigation.

Exploits Leveraging Excel 4.0 Macros Increase as Organizations Continue to Rely on this Legacy Technology

Dec 4, 2020 11:12:56 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Despite being nearly 30 years old, Excel’s very functional macro technology appears to be a little too functional, as attackers have stepped up its use to advance cyberattacks.

KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from November: Including A New Holiday Training Resource Kit

Dec 3, 2020 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Here are important fresh content updates and new features to share with you for the month of November.

[ModStore Release] New 2021 Versions of 3 Flagship Courses Now Live!

Nov 20, 2020 11:20:01 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Our Courseware team has been hard at work, and we're proud to announce the release of the 2021 Versions of 3 Flagship Courses!

KnowBe4 is Named Cybersecurity Company of the Decade

Nov 16, 2020 4:00:00 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

We're pleased to announce that KnowBe4 has been named the Cybersecurity Company of the Decade (2010 - 2020) by Cybersecurity Ventures!

KnowBe4 Wins Tampa Bay Tech's 2020 Company of the Year Award

Nov 16, 2020 1:22:21 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

We have officially won the Tampa Bay Tech's 2020 Tech Company of the Year Award!

Emotet Makes Another Comeback with New Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

Nov 11, 2020 4:02:29 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

New analysis of Q3 shows Emotet attacks on the rise, complete with new methods and features that have impacted governments and enterprise businesses alike.

[On-Demand Webinar] Top 5 IT Security Myths Your CISO Believes Are True… BUSTED!

Nov 4, 2020 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Facts are facts, but what happens when IT security pros take myths at face value?

Manipulation by Disinformation: How Elections are Swayed

Nov 3, 2020 10:25:40 AM By Javvad Malik

Security Serious Week 2020 focused on disinformation, and there were many talks, tweetchats, presentations, panel discussions, and blogs.

Conman in the Secret World

Nov 3, 2020 8:31:57 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Last week, Garrison Courtney, a former spokesman for the US Drug Enforcement Administration, was sentenced to seven years in prison for running a massive Ponzi scheme involving dozens of ...

[SCAM OF THE WEEK] Sean Connery's Final Wish is Revealed

Nov 2, 2020 2:02:20 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

After the sad passing of famous actor Sir Sean Connery, Yahoo News released an article that revealed his final wish after he passed away peacefully with his family at his side.

KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from October: Including New SCIM Integration Support for Azure Active Directory

Oct 30, 2020 8:30:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Here are important fresh content updates and new features to share with you for the month of October.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Lessons Learned: Out of Bounds Communication

Oct 30, 2020 8:00:00 AM By Javvad Malik

When staying safe online, it’s important not to go “out of bounds” for communication. Simply put, going out of bounds could mean a recipe for how your users could fall victim to a ...

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