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KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

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What is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

KnowBe4 is the world's most popular integrated platform for awareness training combined with simulated phishing attacks. We help thousands of organizations to manage the continuing problem of social engineering.

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Awards & Recognition

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training won the following awards in the Security Awareness & Training category

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KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Ratings

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86 Likeliness to Recommend

4
Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

4
Since last award

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+82 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

8% Negative

8% Neutral

84% Positive

Pros

Security Protects
Efficient Service
Fair
Reliable

Feature Ratings

Average 83

LMS Integration

Content Quality

Knowledge Tests

Topic Breadth

Ease of User Management

Simulated Attacks

Just in Time Alerts

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting

Customizability

Variety of Training Materials

Gamification

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Quality of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Reviews

Jenna H.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Submitted Feb 2024

Easy to navigate,fake emails can be frustrating

Likeliness to Recommend

4 /10

What differentiates KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training from other similar products?

The integration with other internal systems and the gamification of videos and modules and “personal risk score”

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Gamification

What do you dislike most about this product?

The fake phishing emails feel like corporate entrapment

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Be careful with the way this is communicated on roll out- it can feel like a lack of employee trust motivated the purchase when actually it’s often regulatory/ security compliance

Pros

Security Protects
Respectful
Helps Innovate
Reliable

Cons

Less Productive
Wastes Time
Less Performance Enhancing

Colin J.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Good training, great when integrate with KB4 suite

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training from other similar products?

Encompasses phishing and just-in-time training really well.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Content. it's good and clever and stays current

What do you dislike most about this product?

The passing of Kevin Mitnick

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Do a full POV, not just a casual evaluation.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Enables Productivity
Efficient Service

Cons

Leverages Incumbent Status

Idris R.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Submitted Jul 2023

Best platform for engaging and Simulated learnings

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training from other similar products?

It's Phishing Simulation is the best tool that I came across in the market

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

User-Friendly Interface

What do you dislike most about this product?

pricing is on the higher side

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

DO a proper demo and trial of the tool to analyze whether this will suit your organization's need or not

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Unique Features
Respectful

Cons

Less Effective Service
Wastes Time
Less Generous

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2021 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2021 Emotional Footprint Champion

2020 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Ratings

86 Likeliness to Recommend

4 Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

4 Since last award

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+82 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

LMS Integration Provides full LMS capabilities by either being SCORM-compliant (integration with an existing on premise LMS) or by providing SaaS-based LMS capabilities.

Content Quality The content of training is of high quality and goes to the desired level of depth regarding security best practices, while still engaging end users.

Knowledge Tests Testing is available to gauge the knowledge levels of end-users, particularly after a training module has been completed.

Topic Breadth The breadth of training topics being covered is broad and fairly comprehensive, including industry-specific or compliance-based topics as needed.

Ease of User Management The CBT product is easy to use and administer with multiple end user groups and to regularly manage the awareness and training program.

Simulated Attacks There is the ability to perform simulated end-user attacks. This includes mock spear-phishing, SMS phishing, and phone social engineering.

Just in Time Alerts Integration with other security technologies, such as DLP, EPP, etc. allows users to be warned before taking potentially dangerous actions.

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting Dashboards and reports for employee completion of training, test scores, and other aspects of the security awareness and training program.

Customizability Training content can be modified or customized to organizational needs. This can be done through the product itself or by direct request to the vendor.

Variety of Training Materials Training is delivered through many media including videos, decks, emails, posters, and other supplemental training materials.

Gamification Offers Learning Tracks with Badges/Certificates or other gamification elements to keep learners engaged.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

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KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Reviews

Jenna H.

Easy to navigate,fake emails can be frustrating

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Colin J.

Good training, great when integrate with KB4 suite

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Idris R.

Best platform for engaging and Simulated learnings

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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Feature Ratings

LMS Integration

Content Quality

Knowledge Tests

Topic Breadth

Ease of User Management

Simulated Attacks

Just in Time Alerts

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting

Customizability

Variety of Training Materials

Gamification

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Quality of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration