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Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Security awareness training cuts global phishing click rates by 86% over a year, reducing employee risk from 33.1% to 4.1%, says new KnowBe4 report.
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Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.
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Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.
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KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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KnowBe4 has earned a prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide, highlighting its commitment to cybersecurity and partner success.
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Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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A report from KnowBe4 reveals educational institutions are ill-equipped to handle escalating cyber threats, becoming prime targets amid rising digital reliance.
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KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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The company's latest report reveals a drastic shift in cybercrime, with phishing attacks now accounting for 38% of retail data breaches in 2023.
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KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.
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KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.
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KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
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KnowBe4 honoured in CRN's 2025 Security 100 list for HRM+

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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KnowBe4 has made CRN's prestigious Security 100 list, recognising its AI-driven approach in enhancing cybersecurity through effective human risk management.
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KnowBe4 appoints Wehmeyer as VP of customer success

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Werner Wehmeyer as Executive Vice President of Customer Success, aiming to enhance their global customer strategies.