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KnowBe4

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3.8(23 ratings)

KnowBe4 offers security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks to reduce human risk.

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About KnowBe4

Best for organizations building a strong security awareness culture.

KnowBe4 is a security awareness training platform that helps organizations reduce their vulnerability to social engineering attacks by educating employees. It offers a massive library of training content, simulated phishing campaigns, and detailed analytics to measure how well staff can identify threats. The platform is used by organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, across virtually every industry. What sets it apart is the sheer scale of its content library — thousands of training modules, videos, games, and templates — largely driven by the involvement of well-known hacker Kevin Mitnick as its former chief hacking officer. It's become one of the most widely adopted security awareness platforms globally.

Pros

Largest library of security awareness training content
Highly realistic and customizable phishing simulations
Detailed reporting and risk scoring per user
Easy to deploy with minimal IT overhead
Frequent content updates reflecting current threat landscape

Cons

Pricing can be steep for smaller organizations
Admin console interface feels dated at times
Some training content feels repetitive over time
Reporting customization options could be more flexible

Use Cases

Best for running simulated phishing campaigns to test employee awareness

Best for meeting compliance training requirements like HIPAA, PCI, and SOX

Best for reducing click rates on malicious emails across the organization

Best for onboarding new employees with baseline security awareness training

Key Features

5 features

Interactive security awareness training modules

Simulated phishing attack campaigns

Phishing security test results tracking

Customizable training content options

Automated user risk assessments

SaasHunter Score

7.4/10

“Your team values proactive training to reduce human risk through simulated phishing attacks.”

Ease of Use

7.0

Features

9.0

Pricing

5.0

Support

8.0

Integrations

8.0

Best For

Enterprise 9Agencies 7Small Business 7Startups 6Freelancers 4

Integrations

Microsoft 365Google WorkspaceActive DirectoryAzure ADOktaSlackSplunkCrowdStrike

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KnowBe4?

KnowBe4 is a security awareness training and simulated phishing platform that helps organizations train employees to recognize and avoid cyber threats like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

How much does KnowBe4 cost?

KnowBe4 offers tiered subscription plans (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond) with pricing based on the number of users. Exact pricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting sales, but plans typically start around $18-$25 per user per year for larger organizations.

What are the main features of KnowBe4?

Key features include simulated phishing attacks, a vast library of security awareness training modules, automated training campaigns, risk scoring, reporting dashboards, and compliance training content. It also includes tools like the Phish Alert Button for reporting suspicious emails.

Who should use KnowBe4?

KnowBe4 is suitable for organizations of any size that want to reduce the risk of human-error-related security breaches. It's especially valuable for companies in regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and government that need compliance-driven training.

Is there a free plan for KnowBe4?

KnowBe4 offers a free phishing security test that lets you run a one-time simulated phishing campaign, but ongoing access to training content and full platform features requires a paid subscription.