KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training quick review
Updated July 26, 2023

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training quick review

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Training Access Level III (Diamond)

Modules Used

  • KnowBe4
  • The Security Awareness Company
  • Compliance Plus
  • SecurityCoach
  • PhishER

Overall Satisfaction with KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training is a comprehensive program that helps companies improve their cybersecurity defenses by educating employees about the latest threats and how to avoid them. The program includes interactive training modules, simulated phishing attacks, and assessments to test employee knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, the program features automated reminders, reports, and management tools to help keep employees engaged and on track. KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training can help companies reduce their risk of data breaches and other cybersecurity incidents by providing employees with the knowledge and skills they need to spot and avoid cyber threats.
  • Phishing Campaigns
  • Awareness Training
  • Templates for campaigns or communications
  • PhisER
  • The Modstore, this is not editable, you get an idea, but you have to create the art yourself
  • user groups are hard to update
  • Renew the awareness training for the next year and updating the content is not easy, is easier if you just create a new campaign
  • Updating the content of a campaign takes work. You have to re-create the drive again.
  • Is really useful to improve the security posture in the company
  • Helps to identify Users with risky behavior.
  • helps to address the Awareness Training Controls
The content of KnowBe4 is updated and well-created, the ModStore provides a lot of ideas to address the Awareness activities in your company, and also you can identify the riskiest users based on their behavior

Do you think KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training's feature set?

Yes

Did KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training again?

Yes

The content presented exhibits a commendable level of excellence, boasting updated and meticulously addressed elements of social engineering red flags, all thoughtfully elucidated. Nevertheless, the anticipated impact of this endeavor has not yet materialized as originally foreseen. It is important to recognize that the full manifestation of desired outcomes may necessitate a span of time, as the underlying intricacies are intricately intertwined with cultural considerations, transcending the sole influence of the chosen application.
The seamless integration of SCIM absolves you from the onerous task of managing user provisioning and administration. Your sole responsibility lies in simply assigning the admin role to designated privileged users, empowering them to execute administrative functions effortlessly. Once this initial step is accomplished, the subsequent procedures unfold in a straightforward manner, ensuring a smooth and streamlined process.
The Phishing Prone and Risky Behaviors.
SecurityScorecard, OneTrust GRC & Security Assurance Cloud, CrowdStrike Falcon
Pros: - Awareness Training. - Content Updated for trending cyber crimes - Campaigns including QRs, or new ways that phishing works. - Phishing Campaigns easier to track
Cons: - Not easy to customize. - The ModStore includes examples that are not editable. Regenerate a campaign when you only want to update the content and address new content to the same users/groups is not possible. You have to create everything from zero.

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Feature Ratings

Training Content Library
7
Multilingual Training Content
8
Training Gamification
6
Industry-Specific Security Training
7
Individualized Security Training Plans
3
Phishing Simulations
10
Security Reporting
7
Integration with Security Tech Stack
9
Role-based user permissions
10
Single sign-on capability
10

KnowBe4 Compliance Plus

The comprehensive nature of the training materials empowers our workforce to adopt best practices and cultivate a security-conscious culture within the organization. This heightened awareness and vigilance have substantially reduced security incidents and breaches, ultimately bolstering our overall resilience against potential cyber threats. Additionally, the diverse range of compliance training content ensures that our employees are well-versed in various regulatory frameworks confirming that our organization complies with relevant laws and industry standards. This has translated into enhanced trust from collaborators, as they can be assured that we are committed to maintaining the highest level of security and compliance.
Not related with negotiations
N/A
not involved in the negotiation process

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training New Features

he integration of KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training with native Active Directory, SCIM, and SSO/SAML functionalities has been an invaluable asset in transforming our user provisioning and management experience. Specifically, the SCIM integration has proven to be a must-have element, streamlining the user provisioning process to a remarkable extent. With SCIM in place, we have witnessed significantly reduced manual efforts required for user onboarding and offboarding. The automated provisioning capabilities ensure user accounts are created and updated in real-time, reflecting changes made in our central directory system. This saves time and minimizes the risk of errors and discrepancies between user records.
Is really good, bit still needs to improve
Indeed, we have fully embraced and utilized PhishER's capabilities alongside the Phish Alert Button, leveraging its powerful functionalities to fortify our organization's security posture. By incorporating PhishER into our security arsenal, we have taken a proactive stance in swiftly defanging identified phishing attempts. This feature enables us to promptly neutralize potentially harmful email threats, effectively rendering malicious links and attachments harmless. As a result, our employees are shielded from the detrimental consequences of falling victim to phishing attacks.