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Find out if your organization's MFA solution can be hacked by the bad guys so you can take action to better protect your users and organization.
Gartner has positioned KnowBe4 as highest and furthest overall Leader in the security awareness computer-based training (CBT) market, based on our ability to execute and completeness of vision. We believe this placement in the Leaders' Quadrant validates our mission to enable employees to make smarter security decisions within client organizations has been successful using world-class training and simulated phishing to improve their security posture and mitigate risk. Read the Security Awareness CBT report to find out what we believe sets KnowBe4 apart.
All multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanisms can be compromised, and in some cases, it's as simple as sending a traditional phishing email. Want to know how to defend against MFA hacks? This whitepaper covers over a dozen different ways to hack various types of MFA and how to defend against those attacks.
Get the most complete Ransomware Manual packed with actionable info that you need to have to prevent infections, and what to do when you are hit with ransomware.
CEO fraud is responsible for over $3 billion in losses. Don’t be next. The CEO Fraud Prevention Manual provides a thorough overview of how executives are compromised, how to prevent such an attack and what to do if you become a victim.
Maintaining organizational security against cyberthreats has become a unique challenge. Cybercriminals have turned up their execution a notch – targeting specific industry verticals, organizations, and even individuals. Increases in the frequency of ransomware, phishing, and cryptojacking attacks were experienced by businesses of nearly every size, vertical, and locale. So, we wanted to find out which of these issues are keeping you “up at night”. This report focuses on 6 areas of concern.
Compliance is time-consuming and fraught with risk. However, most organizations have not implemented the processes and tools necessary to manage the compliance process efficiently. This new Osterman research report delivers insight into the need to streamline and centralize audit and compliance processes across your entire organization.
KnowBe4 has been included in this 2019 Gartner Peer Insights: 'Voice of the Customer' Security Awareness Computer-Based Training Market Report and named a Customers' Choice. Read the complimentary report and reviews from Gartner Peer Insights to learn more.
Osterman Research developed this whitepaper to understand the current state of security awareness training through an in-depth survey of security professionals, and to offer advice about best practices that organizations should consider as they develop a robust training program for their employees.
Cyber security threats continue to proliferate and become more costly to businesses that suffer a data breach. Download this whitepaper to learn how to best combat these threats including 5 recommended actions you can take to fortify your organization's last layer of security - your employees.
According to Gartner, “Organizations can proactively position themselves for greater success in their digital journeys by encouraging secure employee behavior.” Further the report says, “Even though most information security programs heavily focus on technology solutions, unsecure employee behavior remains the top cause of cyberbreaches and regulatory violations. CIOs need to make sustainable changes to the real root cause driver of employee behavior - the underlying risk culture.” Check out this report from Gartner that addresses three key challenges of risk culture.
Gartner, Fight Unsecure Employee Behaviors by Fixing Your Risk Culture, Srinath Sampath, 9 May 2019
Every organization must ensure that its data is handled according to the law—both internally and when the data is shared with third‐party providers. Ensuring the compliance of dozens, or even hundreds, of third‐party providers is a daunting task. Read this whitepaper now to learn how you can overcome the challenges of managing third-party compliance.
You know that managing cybersecurity threats is an on-going effort but how well are you doing at addressing these Top 10 Security Issues facing your organization? In this Osterman Research white paper, you'll find common concerns and key takeaways from a survey of security professionals like you.
Despite all of the regulatory requirements around data privacy and security, Healthcare Industry data breaches have become all too common. Stealing healthcare records is a lucrative business because these records include personal, medical, and financial information. Osterman’s latest white paper details 11 Best Practices designed to protect Healthcare Industry data.
Read this study for an in-depth explanation of Forrester’s analysis and a detailed walk-through of KnowBe4's impact on our customer’s business. The resulting research paper assesses the performance of the KnowBe4 Platform. How does 127% ROI with a one month payback sound?
Ransomware, business email compromise (commonly referred to as CEO fraud) and spear phishing are serious problems that can steal your data, intercept funds, and disable access to your organization's network. This new Osterman Research whitepaper gives you best practices in defending against these threats.
Phishing, ransomware and email fraud are serious problems that can steal data or disable access to your organization’s network. This new Osterman Research whitepaper gives you a variety of best practices to minimize your potential for becoming a victim these attacks.
The recent escalating ransomware attacks against the healthcare industry have shown that no organization is safe. Find out how you can help to combat these attacks by training your employees to create a human firewall in the battle against ransomware.
Utilizing security awareness computer based training and phishing security tests can be effective tools to reduce unintentional insider threats. However, if robust metrics are not put in place, phishing tests can create organizational social engineering blind spots. Find out more about the breakthrough point in an organization's phishing awareness level.
The bad guys are just one gullible user click away from staging an all-out invasion on your network. Get clear direction on how to go about improving your organization’s security posture against social engineering attacks.
Today employees are a critical part of an organization’s defense against many IT security threats. Read this whitepaper and find out what works to drive significant behavior change toward employees making smarter security decision.
IT analyst firm Enterprise Management Associates has delved into the world of security awareness and policy training. Their latest research revealed that a tremendous shift in awareness training programs has taken place.
Read the short and brutal history of how vicious ransomware came into existence and how that effects cybercrime today.
Phishing and malware threats are skyrocketing. Learn what you can do about it with this list of high-priority actionable items, all related to IT security.
Not sure how to comply? This whitepaper from Michael R. Overly shows you the common threads in compliance laws and regulations.
Not all Security Awareness Training is equal. This whitepaper from Osterman Research shows which of the 5 types of Security Awareness Training has the best result.
This whitepaper explains the problem of spear phishing and how Advanced Persistent Threats use this attack vector against organizations with devastating consequences.
This Osterman Research paper discusses the variety of compliance obligations that organizations are obligated to satisfy and provides some insight into what you can do to address these issues.
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Microsoft end-of-support for Windows 7 means systems will remain unpatched, creating an opportunity for future ransomware attacks to wreak havoc.
New data from security vendor CrowdStrike shows that the bad guys are getting better at avoiding detection and are having a substantial financial impact on operations.
Ransomware operators have grown very skilled in targeting exactly what will compel an organization to pay up, according to Andrew Brandt, principal researcher at Sophos. On the CyberWire’s Hacking Humans podcast, Brandt explained that organizations of all...
