80% of Companies say "Careless End Users" are their Biggest Security Threat

According to new findings, KnowBe4, a security awareness training firm, and research firm ITIC, found that 80 percent of companies say that "end user carelessness" is the biggest security threat to their systems and networks.

TAMPA BAY, FL November 18, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Cost of Cybercrime Surges to $113 Billion--KnowBe4 Says Lack of Security Training Equals Serious Legal Liability

As the cost per cybercrime victim continues to rise, Internet security awareness firm KnowBe4 says that businesses without security training are vulnerable to data breaches and, as a result, future class-action lawsuits.

TAMPA BAY, FL October 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Cybercrime's Newest Victim? KnowBe4 Challenges "Inaccurate' Study Labeling Neurotic Women More Likely to be Phish-Prone

A recent article detailed a study that says neurotic women are more likely to fall for internet scams. KnowBe4 founder, Stu Sjouwerman, says cybercrime does not discriminate, and everyone is equally vulnerable.

TAMPA BAY, FL September 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

KnowBe4 Founder Designates Five Tiers of Security Awareness Training as Spammers Capitalize on Syria Mayhem

Stu Sjouwerman, founder of Internet security awareness training firm KnowBe4, classifies the five types of security awareness training amid phishing attempts that play upon Americans' interest in the recent hostility with Syria.

TAMPA BAY, FL August 6, 2013 at 1:13 PM

KnowBe4 Predicts New Cybercrime Trend: "Persistent Spear Phishing" - Next-Level Hack Attack

Internet security awareness training firm KnowBe4, warns the public of what could be the next wave of cybercrime—persistent spear phishing.

TAMPA BAY, FL June 12, 2013 at 11:43 AM

KnowBe4 Polls IT Professionals on Recent Security Leak: Washington Post Polls Suspect – NSA Practice Invasive and Immoral

Internet Security Awareness Training Firm, KnowBe4, comments on the recently released Washington Post poll that portrays Americans “comfortable with the government’s practice of surveillance programs.” KnowBe4 conducts own poll of 12,000 IT professionals; results are opposite – “the practice is unethical and a major invasion of privacy.”

TAMPA BAY, FL April 23, 2013 at 11:14 AM

KnowBe4 Addresses Tax ID Theft Scourge—Says Security Training Limits Risk

Internet security awareness firm, KnowBe4, explains why identity theft will remain rampant—despite bills being passed—unless Americans are trained to recognize and avoid cyberattacks

TAMPA BAY, FL March 11, 2013 at 11:01 AM

KnowBe4 Proves Myths About Security Awareness Training Wrong—Cybercrime Costs Businesses Over $20 Billion in

KnowBe4 CEO Stu Sjouwerman addresses inaccurate Internet security myths and offers the real truth to help reduce losses due to cybercrime.

TAMPA BAY, FL February 26, 2013 at 2:36 PM

KnowBe4 Warns Small and Medium Businesses of Advanced Security Threat

Internet security provider KnowBe4 alerts businesses to serious security threat and explains the need for mandatory security awareness training.

TAMPA BAY, FL January 15, 2013 at 9:52 AM

VIPRE Antivirus Private-Labels KnowBe4’s Internet Security Awareness Training — to be Sold on Home Shopping Networking (HSN)

Stu Sjouwerman, CEO and founder of KnowBe4, has successfully aided the creation of the VIPRE—Internet Security Awareness Training by Kevin Mitnick, for in-home security training designed specifically for consumers

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