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Don R.
DR
Director of Technology/CTO
Education Management
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic

"It's got a lot of great email templates"

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training
Verified User in Education Management
AE
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review

"Great product!"

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

I value all of the content that KnowBe4 provides and the flexibility for deployment. Their ability to deliver an entire security education program that makes real-world gains exceeds my expectations .

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Occasionally I have difficulty whar a specific minor feature I would like is missing. Sometimes I have difficulty finding appropriate training for niche issues I am looking to improve.

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are solving issues with phishing and general Security Awareness training and testing. Our organization as a whole has learned to report incidents that seem suspicious. Additionally, we can meet security compliance requirements and educate our users efficiently.

Verified User in Education Management
AE
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review

"KonwBe4 - Works as advertised. Reduced the number of phishing emails clicked on and replied to."

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Our users click on far fewer phishing emails compared to the first few times that we tested them. Dramatically reduced the number of fake emails that our staff actually replied to or gave up personal info to. We try to find a balance between diligence and annoying our staff. You can use cookie cutter training campaigns or customize them for your environment. They have short optional remedial video training, also.

Active Directory integration was simple to implement. Was obviously a necessary component.

We haven't had the time to roll out the phishing report button yet, but plan to in the near future.

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Not a legit complaint, but the support works very hard to remind you to test users regularly.

Users occasionally complain, but usually the embarrassment of failing the training emails keeps those complaints to a minimum.

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our users click on far fewer phishing emails compared to the first few times that we tested them.

Verified User in Education Management
AE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review

"KnowBe4 provide comprehensive security and privacy training."

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Wide variety of general and specific tools for training our users.

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Some users don't like recurring phishing tests.

Recommendations to others considering KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training:

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training provides lot of options and flexibility around choice and scheduling of training.

Analytics are very good.

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are seeking to provide comprehensive ongoing training in computer and web security. We also utilize their training to provide ongoing privacy training for our staff.

Ronald G.
RG
Director of Technology
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review

"KnowBe4 is Worth a look"

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Very robust phishing simulator with lots of automation. We were able to set it up and let it do its job.

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

We are using Phish Alert Tool with G-Suite and the extension sometimes does not work to report.

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are reducing the number of phishing emails that staff click on. Staff is reporting emails partially because they are more educated and partially because they don't want to be assigned a video to watch!

Verified User in Education Management
AE
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review

"Ongoing Training is worth the cost"

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

The availability of a variety of videos and training modules and the complete control over the phishing tests, over time builds a culture of cybersecurity awareness within the organization that is extremely helpful.

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Learning the system takes time and energy. I once opened up a closed campaign to extend the time frame for completion and my users immediately got 7 emails because of the auto reminders I had setup. That was embarrassing.

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

Overall awareness by users. Users are more cautious and seem to be thinking before they click on links.

KH
Director of Technology
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review

"Easy to implement, fairly thorough in content, a solid option for staff training"

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

I looked at numerous options for security training modules for my staff. Many were incomplete. A few were exhausting. KnowBe4 allowed me to choose the appropriate modules for my staff and pace their training based on our schedules. I also really appreciated the ease of setup. Finally, the fake-phishing attempts is a gold mind. Schedule the types of fake emails to send, allow end users to get immediate feedback when they click on something they should not, and do it quickly and privately. That feature alone was probably worth the cost.

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Very few downsides to having a well trained staff, but you will have to get full support from the upper level execs. Although you can pace the training, which is a must for me, it still takes time. If others do not see the need for this type of awareness training, than it is your job to convince them.

I have also received a few phishing emails that I felt like could have been better done. We don't use Exchange anymore, haven't for a decade, so fake emails about Google services would have been much more tempting.

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

I work at a school and the most difficult resource is time. We know that we need security training, but we also need time for so many other topics. The benefit of allowing teachers and staff to take this training online, at their own pace, and allowing me to pick and choose the most appropriate modules is so valuable.

We are addressing the obvious need to make our staff more aware of scams and security holes that they create. We just started down this road, but the conversations that have been generated already are going to be extremely helpful in the future.

Jim C.
JC
Director of Information Technology Services
Higher Education
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review

"Very Helpful"

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

We started working with KnowBe4 while we were in the middle of a breach. We were able to easily get a training campaign up and running.

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

End users expect a simpler process to get into training. KnowBe4 requires them to set up an account. We're going to use a good deal of KnowBe4 training, so I think as training continues people are going to find it easier.

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are currently in the middle of our first round of training. I've had a surprising number of people give me positive input on the training. I'm looking forward to sending trial phishing emails out.

JB
Director of technology
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review

"excellent training with great followup"

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

the reports and follow up testing. it shows me who took the training, when, and how they are doing with the testing emails we send.

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

The interface could be made prettier, but otherwise the system works well. I don't feel the need to change it.

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

KnowBe4 does the training and testing of our staff on all things phishing. Its a huge help that they can do it from anywhere. With the reporting and flexible training times, we actually get them to do it, and it seems to stick.

Kyle B.
KB
Chief Technology Officer
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite

"Eye Opening and Impactful all in 1"

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Easy to use interface and integrations allowing for instant testing of phishing threats against departments, campuses or the entire organization. Knowbe4 offers in-depth training system in several formats to help educate end users in various formats and languages

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Desire some better report ability overall however there has been growth in this area the past few months for the company

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

Knowbe4 helped to address the massive need around phishing awarness for our overall staff. Its streamline ability to test and offer training has been great! We have seen our overall phishing threat rate go from 20% to 8% in under one year of using the product. Adding on overall vishing and usb threat detection has just added to the value

RG
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite

"Knowbe4 works"

What do you like best about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Phishing simulation, ease of use, real improvement in the recognition of malicious e-mail and reporting capabilities.

What do you dislike about KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

Some test payloads get captured by email anti-malware tools

What problems is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training solving and how is that benefiting you?

Security awareness and training