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KnowBe4

Human and AI agent risk management platform

knowbe4.com

Headquarters: Clearwater, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 2,500–5,000
Industry: Software

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Latest news about KnowBe4

In short: KnowBe4 launched Defend for Google Workspace, reported a 79% drop in phishing susceptibility, and partnered with AWS to secure workforces.

Company announcements

September 4 KnowBe4

KnowBe4 releases August 2026 security training updates and Agent Risk Manager features

The update includes video modules on AI, deepfakes, and passwords alongside Agent Risk Manager for shadow AI visibility and improved phishing simulation delivery.

August 31 KnowBe4

KnowBe4 launches Defend for Google Workspace email security protection

The platform uses AI threat detection and delivers real-time employee coaching. It integrates with PhishER Plus to automatically neutralize matching threats across Gmail inboxes in under two minutes.

August 12 KnowBe4

KnowBe4 warns AI agents pose unprecedented cyber risks

Cybercriminals use AI for hyper-personalized attacks and autonomous hack bots. Organizations must adopt modern defenses like continuous inventory and AI-driven security to counter these threats.

August 4 KnowBe4

KnowBe4 appoints Andrew Kanzer chief growth officer

Kanzer will lead global go-to-market strategy, reporting to CEO Bryan Palma, bringing experience from Xero, Intuit, and PayPal to accelerate growth.

Media coverage

July 14 Zawya

KnowBe4 signs strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to secure the digital workforce

Accelerating time-to-value through AWS Marketplace to protect organizations from sophisticated social engineering, deepfakes, and shadow AI...

June 23 JD Supra

Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Fiduciary Duty and Control Group Claims Challenging KnowBe4's $4.6 Billion Take-Private by Vista Equity Partners

On May 27, 2026, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a memorandum opinion in Le Clair v. KnowBe4, Inc., C.A.

June 1 Law360

KnowBe4 Escapes Suit Over $4.6B Take-Private Deal - Law360 UK

Security awareness platform KnowBe4 and several affiliates successfully argued for dismissal of a suit from shareholders challenging the company's $4.6 billion sale to private equity...

May 27 Bloomberg Law

KKR, Elephant Partners, KnowBe4 Defeat $4.6 Billion Buyout Case

KKR & Co., Elephant Partners, and KnowBe4 Inc. prevailed Wednesday in litigation over the cybersecurity firm's $4.6 billion sale to a private equity group led...

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