Stu Sjouwerman’s KnowBe4, a platform that spread awareness on IT security among many organizations

The needs of people change with time and hence born the new business. Further, technology evolutions challenge businesses to stand out with the changing world. Born entrepreneurs knew this fact very well as Stu Sjouwerman does. He started the unique platform which is the need of the present era. It is known as KnowBe4 best recognized as the largest security awareness training library on the earth. The firm helps other organizations to help their users for security awareness training.

As of now, KnowBe4 is the ultimate way to handle the current problems of social engineering. Other than that, KnowBe4 set an example of a great working place. For that, it received several international level awards. Yet, it is in the category of top working places in the world.

What is KnowBe4? 

It is the biggest platform for simulated Phishing and security awareness training all over the world. KnowBe4 is a milestone that introduced the solution for unsolved problems of social engineering. Today, many leading firms approach to the KnowBe4 for its world-class service. The idea behind setting up KnowBe4 was to scale for busy IT pros. As well, designing the platform for social engineering which is reliable, affordable, and user friendly.

Founder in Limelight- Stu Sjouwerman

CEO and founder of KnowBe4, Mr. S. Sjouwerman is well known for enabling world-class platforms for security and simulated Phishing training. He is a born entrepreneur who set up a series of enterprises with his excellent knowledge of the IT industry. As well, he is expertise in data security and working in this field for 30 plus years. Earlier, he helped to set up Sunbelt software. It is a leading and award-winning anti-malware software company.

Other works of Sjouwerman

Apart from being a data expert, he is also a writer of four popular books. He tried to explain threats of cybercrime, the importance of data security with those books. Also, he showed another data security-related aspect through the pen and paper. His few books are considered to be useful for newly entered people in this field. Recently he wrote a book Cyberheist- The Biggest Financial Threat Facing American Businesses.

Stu also worked as chief editor for wserver news. It is an email newsletter dealing with security issues in the IT system. As well, he continues his writing passion with Cyberheist news. A famous e-zine for IT security news.

The backstory of founding KnowBe4

While working in the field of data security, Stu realized that security is neglected by any organization. Lots of organizations don’t take it seriously at all. It may be due to unawareness about IT security or the cost of the service of data security at that time. Thus, he decided to start the platform that is affordable as well as efficient to solve the cybercrime-related problems. As a result, KnowBe4 was established. The sole purpose of Know Be4 is to create security awareness among the organizations.

In the present situation, more than 24000 organizations from different industries rely on KnowBe4. Because it enables first-line defense for cybercrime and related issues.

Why it is unique?

The purpose behind setting up the Knowbe4 was truly relevant to the changing situations in IT security. As a result, a unique platform is shaped that offers a one-stop solution for thousands of problems related to social engineering. Also, it comes with many categories and for training on simulated phishing. One can find phishing templets available in more than 20 languages. Additionally, it comes with unique features like advanced reporting, a program for automated security awareness, virtual risk officers, and many more. This platform is also affordable for small to big size organizations.

KnowBe4 is also one of the companies that promote women empowerment. Today, more than 50 percent of the staff of the firm consists of female employees.

Role of the firm in innovation

The firm itself is an example of an innovative idea. It always evolved its policies as per changing situations and innovation. KnowBe4 holds many patents on its name. Includes, Bot Detection, patents on the methods, etc.

Achievements

Recently the firm honored by Tampa Bay Business Journal Top Corporate Counsel. It also received the Cyber Defense Infosec Award for its contribution to training on security and simulated phishing. KnowBe4 becomes one of the best workplaces in 2020.

As well, the top workplace by Tampa Bay Times.

Bottom Line

Why IT security is important? How to save users from being the victims of cybercrime? The answers to all such questions are given by KnowBe4 with a proper solution. Also, using different methods and tactics, and continuous innovations in this field, KnowBe4 is doing an excellent job on an international level. In fact, it is a great example of an initiative that started to spread awareness about digital security among the firm. That is the need of the present and future world.