Transforming Cybersecurity With KnowBe4's Human Risk Management Platform

Effectively managing cybersecurity requires more than robust software; it demands addressing human risk. KnowBe4, the global leader in human risk management (HRM), offers a revolutionary platform designed to transform your workforce from a vulnerability into a proactive line of defense. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), automation and behavior analytics, the platform redefines security culture by fostering measurable behavioral change and reducing user-related risks.

KnowBe4's HRM platform tackles cybersecurity threats at their root by focusing on human behavior.

Key solutions within the platform include:

• Security awareness training: AI-powered, real-world simulations and the industry’s largest content library in 35+ languages to enhance decision-making among users.
• Cloud email security: Continuous assessment of human risk with real-time adaptive controls to detect advanced phishing and data exfiltration attempts.
• PhishER Plus: Automates email threat triage, prioritizes risks and removes threats before inbox compromise. It also offers immediate education during active attacks.
• SecurityCoach: Real-time coaching via Microsoft Teams, Slack or email to correct risky user behavior instantly.
• Compliance Plus: Over 700 microlearning modules for regulatory training in HIPAA, GDPR and more, improving compliance culture.
• AI Defense Agents (AIDA): AI-powered tools analyzing user behavior to continuously reduce risk and provide adaptive insights.

These solutions integrate seamlessly to reduce risk, automate responses and align with critical frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and zero trust.

KnowBe4 ensures tangible results across industries. Organizations can expect an 86%-87% reduction in phishing click rates after a year of consistent training and simulations. Within just 90 days of implementation, phishing resilience improves by roughly 40%. Furthermore, automation tools such as PhishER cut reporting workflows from 80+ hours to under one hour, bolstering operational efficiency.

By utilizing the HRM platform, clients can strengthen the last line of defense (people), quantify risks and see up to 650% ROI through prevention and cost savings. Organizations also enjoy potential cyber insurance premium reductions by over 20%, reinforcing the platform’s value.

KnowBe4 stands out by making human risk the foundation of its security approach. Its adaptive, AI-powered solutions and end-to-end coverage ensure measurable risk reductions and enhance existing security ecosystems. Industries such as healthcare, finance and government benefit significantly from tailored, compliance-focused support.

For businesses seeking to align people, processes and technology under a unified framework, KnowBe4 delivers the tools and insights needed to build a resilient security culture, turning human weaknesses into strengths.

Contact your CDW account manager to find out how KnowBe4’s human risk solutions can enhance your security strategy.