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Stu Sjouwerman, an accomplished author, stands at the forefront of cybersecurity insights, spearheading discourse on emerging threats and preventive strategies. His contributions primarily focus on the evolving landscape of cyber threats, particularly emphasizing the resilience and readiness required in modern technological environments. Sjouwerman's interests span a wide range of topics within the cybersecurity realm, including the intricacies of phishing attacks, the strategic importance of security awareness training, and the innovative deployment of real-time security coaching solutions. Through his expertly crafted columns, he unveils the nuances of cyber risks and the vital measures organizations should adopt to fortify their defenses.

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KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
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KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.
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HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals
Tue, 28th May 2024
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Emails related to human resources and IT dominate phishing scams, accounting for 72% of attacks, according to KnowBe4's latest Q1 2024 report.
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KnowBe4 launches AI-native platform AIDA to tighten security
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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KnowBe4 launches AI-native platform, AIDA, automating security awareness and training selection to guard against AI exploitation by cybercriminals.
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KnowBe4 expands APAC team with two new sales leaders
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Security firm KnowBe4 hires Joe Gillett and Philip Tnee to lead sales in the Asia-Pacific, bolstering its presence amid regional growth.
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KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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KnowBe4, the world's leading security awareness training provider, has announced the winners of its 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards, recognising partners vital to progress in the cybersecurity human risk management sector.
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KnowBe4 offers top cybersecurity tips for a safe 2023 holiday season
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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In response to rising cybercrime, KnowBe4 has shared its primary cybersecurity advice for the 2023 festive season.
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KnowBe4 launches no-cost cybersecurity resource kit
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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KnowBe4 has announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October.
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KnowBe4 makes donation to protect endangered species
Mon, 14th Aug 2023
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email security
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phishing
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cleantech
KnowBe4, the security awareness training and simulated phishing platform will celebrate its 13th anniversary by donating to protect endangered species.
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KnowBe4's PhishER Plus to guard against phishing attacks
Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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The solution leverages over 10 million trained users to identify, block and remove phishing email threats before entering users' inboxes.
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KnowBe4: half of malicious email subjects are HR related
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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KnowBe4's latest Q2 2023 top-clicked phishing report reveals half of the top malicious email subjects are HR related.
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Half of top malicious email subjects are HR related – report
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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HR-related email subjects account for half of the top malicious emails, according to phishing test results by KnowBe4.
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One-third employees in Asia susceptible to phishing: KnowBe4
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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KnowBe4’s annual phishing benchmarking report finds untrained users are the biggest flaw in Asian organisations’ cyber defence layer.
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KnowBe4 starts ransomware awareness month with resource kit
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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KnowBe4 launches a no-cost resource kit to help organisations defend against the damaging impact of ransomware.
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Top risky security behaviours of employees revealed
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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cyber attacks
Security awareness training and simulated phishing platform KnowBe4 has unveiled the top 10 risky behaviours of employees on work devices.
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KnowBe4’s new tool to help against QR code phishing attacks
Fri, 26th May 2023
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KnowBe4 offers a complementary QR Code Phishing Security Test tool that identifies end users who fall victim to QR code phishing attacks.
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KnowBe4 appoints David Bochsler as VP of Sales for APAC
Wed, 3rd May 2023
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KnowBe4, the world's largest security awareness training platform, has appointed David Bochsler as the new Vice President of sales for APAC.
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IT and online services emails drive dangerous attack trend
Wed, 19th Apr 2023
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A new global phishing report finds more IT- and online services-related email subjects are used as a phishing strategy.
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KnowBe4 offers free 30-day trial of SecurityCoach product
Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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KnowBe4 integrates or partners with over 20 of the world's top cybersecurity platforms across Endpoint, Network, Identity, Cloud and Data Security.
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KnowBe4 integrates With Microsoft security products
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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The integration will enable KnowBe4 to help reduce risky behaviour with integration to support real-time security coaching.
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Vista acquires KnowBe4 for $24.90 per share in cash
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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Vista Equity Partners acquires cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 for $24.90 per share in cash, marking a significant milestone for both companies.