KnowBe4 Named as Leader in the G2 Fall Grid Report for Security Awareness Training and Incident Response

TAMPA BAY, FL | Sep 30, 2026

Leader position recognizes KnowBe4’s high customer satisfaction scores and large market presence

KnowBe4, the global leader in digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans, today announced it has been named the number one leader in G2’s Fall Grid Report for Security Awareness Training (SAT) and also a leader in the Fall Grid Report for Incident Response.G2-Fall-2026-Leader

This recognition reinforces KnowBe4’s commitment to securing the digital workforce, seamlessly delivering attack simulation and training, email and collaboration security, and agent security. The G2 Grid Reports rank products based on verified customer reviews and market presence data. KnowBe4’s leader placement in both categories reflects its continued innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction.

“Effective cybersecurity today demands both prevention and rapid response, and we help organizations to stop threats while also equipping them to react quickly if issues arise,” said Erich Kron, CISO advisor at KnowBe4. “These recognitions from G2 hold significant value for us as they are a direct result of user feedback and experiences. Being acknowledged across both categories demonstrates our dedication to securing workforces using personalized security training, automated intelligence, and reliable incident response tools.”

Security Awareness Training

KnowBe4 has been named the number one Security Awareness Training platform by G2 for seven consecutive years. The latest Grid Report highlights KnowBe4’s assessment and interactive training capabilities, which help employees develop the skills to identify new and emerging threats effectively.

From more than 2,300 reviews, 98% of users rated it four or five stars and 93% said they would be likely to recommend KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training to others. KnowBe4’s SAT platform had the highest score for ‘Market presence’ and second highest for ‘User satisfaction’.

Incident Response Software

For 22 straight seasons, KnowBe4 has been named a leader in Incident Response Software for PhishER/PhishER Plus, with this report highlighting its incident investigation, alerts and threat intelligence as key strengths. Based on more than 450 customer reviews, 97% of PhishER/PhishER Plus users rated it 4 or 5 stars and 91% said they would be likely to recommend it to others. KnowBe4 received the second highest score for ‘User satisfaction, ‘How competitive do you find the pricing of the product?’ and ‘Incident investigation’.

The G2 Fall 2026 Grid Reports are based on customer reviews collected through July 28, 2026.

For more information about KnowBe4, visit knowbe4.com.

FAQs

What recognition did KnowBe4 receive in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid Reports?

KnowBe4 was named a leader in two categories: Security Awareness Training and Incident Response Software in the G2 Fall 2026 Grid Reports.

What are KnowBe4’s key strengths according to the latest G2 Grid Reports?

The reports highlight KnowBe4's comprehensive training and assessment capabilities, ease of use, quality of support, market presence and customer satisfaction.

What do customer reviews say about KnowBe4’s Security Awareness Training?

Out of more than 2,300 G2 reviews, 98% of users rated it four or five stars and 93% said they would be likely to recommend KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training to others.

What is PhishER/PhishER Plus, and how is it rated by users?

PhishER/PhishER Plus is KnowBe4's Incident Response Software. It automates threat response with real-time intelligence and smart prioritisation to help keep users safe. It is rated highly by users, with 97% giving it four or five stars.

What is KnowBe4 and who is it for?

KnowBe4 is a cybersecurity company focused on securing the digital workforce, securing both humans and AI agents through a single platform spanning attack simulation and training, email & collaboration security, and agent security, all powered by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) and a proprietary Risk Score built from 316 unique indicators. Founded in 2010, KnowBe4 has been delivering AI-powered security since 2016, backed by 50+ patents, 70+ deep integrations, and 16+ years of behavioral data, and is trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, having trained over 100 million people, which includes 1 in 3 full-time workers in the U.S. The company is for CISOs and Compliance leaders who need visibility, automation, and metrics that speak to the board, SOC teams needing automation that cuts through alert noise, and security awareness admins who need to measure and change behavior.

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4 empowers the modern workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 is the pioneer of digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans. The KnowBe4 Platform provides attack simulation and training, email & collaboration security, and agent security powered by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) and a proprietary Risk Score. The platform leverages 15 years of behavioral data to combat advanced threats including social engineering, prompt injection, and shadow AI. By securing humans and agents, KnowBe4 leads the industry in workforce trust and defense.