KnowBe4
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The world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform
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Features
41 features across 10 categories
Administration(5)
Automation rules for enrollment, remediation, and reporting based on user behavior.
Schedule training and phishing campaigns for specific dates, times, and user groups.
Track and manage security certifications and compliance credentials for employees.
Invite contractors and third-party vendors to complete security training.
Centralized user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access control with SSO support.
Analytics(5)
Compare organizational security metrics against industry benchmarks and peer data.
AI-powered tool that analyzes security culture and provides personalized recommendations.
Granular reporting by department, team, location, or custom organizational hierarchy.
Executive-level reporting dashboard with KPIs and risk scores for leadership.
Comprehensive dashboards and reports tracking training completion, phishing click rates, and risk metrics.
Assessment(1)
Security culture survey and assessment tool to identify organizational vulnerabilities.
Incident Management(1)
Enable employees to report suspicious emails and security incidents directly from their inbox.
Integration(3)
RESTful API for custom integrations and programmatic platform access.
SSO integration with Active Directory, Okta, and other identity providers.
Integrate with email gateways to flag suspicious emails for user awareness.
Platform(3)
Native iOS and Android apps for accessing training and reporting on mobile devices.
Training content and platform interface available in 20+ languages.
Fully customizable white-label solution for resellers and managed service providers.
Policy Management(1)
Create, distribute, and track acknowledgment of security policies across the organization.
Security Tools(1)
Integrated password management solution for secure credential storage.
Threat Intelligence(2)
Monitor for lookalike domain registrations that could be used in phishing attacks.
Real-time threat intelligence and attack simulation content updated from threat research.
Training(19)
Simulate credential compromise attacks to test employee and system response.
Create highly realistic phishing simulations with custom landing pages and email templates.
Training modules addressing HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements.
Automatically assign remedial training based on phishing click-through rates and assessment scores.
Access to thousands of pre-built training courses and simulations in multiple languages.
Create custom training courses using templates, videos, and interactive elements.
Test employee awareness of data loss prevention and suspicious data transfer attempts.
Full-featured LMS for managing training programs, schedules, and learner progress.
Structured learning sequences that guide users through progressive security training.
Bite-sized security lessons delivered through engaging 2-3 minute videos and interactive content.
Create and launch simulated phishing campaigns to test employee vulnerability and track results.
Pre-designed phishing email templates based on real-world attack patterns.
Simulate ransomware attacks to test employee recognition and response protocols.
Customized training modules tailored to specific job roles and responsibilities.
Training content developed by SANS Institute covering advanced security topics.
Deliver interactive, role-based training modules covering various security topics.
Test employee awareness through voice, SMS, and social media attack simulations.
Highly targeted phishing simulations using actual employee data for realistic testing.
Professional video content for security awareness training in multiple formats.
Pricing
Essential
- ✓Basic training and phishing simulator
Advanced
Popular- ✓Advanced training
- ✓multiple simulators
- ✓reporting
Expert
- ✓All features including custom training and API access
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Integrations
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