Michael Findlay selected as KnowBe4 2023 Cybersecurity Law Scholarship recipient
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it has awarded Stetson Law student Michael Findlay with its 2023 Cybersecurity Law Scholarship for $5,000. Findlay is currently a candidate for his Juris Doctorate at Stetson University College of Law.
Criteria for the scholarship is merit-based on a number of factors, including: a class rank in the top 25% of their class or a minimum GPA of 3.25; a strong extracurricular resume; and an undergraduate degree in a technical field and/or enrollment in Stetson University College of Law’s (SUCOL’s) Cybersecurity Law Program or related courses. The scholarship is open to both full-time and part-time students enrolled at SUCOL.
“As the cybersecurity industry continues to expand and advance, KnowBe4 understands the significance of investing in the next generation of legal professionals and supporting security awareness education,” said Kelly Barrena, VP of global talent brand and outreach, KnowBe4. “We are thrilled to offer our 2023 Cybersecurity Law Scholarship to Michael as he pursues his degree to work in cybersecurity law; he is a deserving recipient with an excellent track record and a bright future ahead of him.”
“I am very appreciative and humbled by the scholarship KnowBe4 has awarded me to pursue my studies in privacy and cybersecurity law,” said Findlay. “The investment in my education will undoubtedly have a profound impact on my career and my ability to contribute to this ever-evolving field. I look forward to the opportunities and challenges that it will present.”
For more information on the KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Law Scholarship, email communications@law.stetson.edu.
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 56,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4's Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense.
