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KnowBe4 launches free cyber awareness kit for 2026

Organisations preparing October training will get new materials on phishing, deepfakes and reporting from a free package aimed at staff awareness.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 names Andrew Kanzer as Chief Growth Officer

The appointment signals KnowBe4's push to widen sales and enter new markets as cyber vendors adapt to AI-driven workplace risk.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

Cloud Security

Doppel launches AI email security & human risk service

Security teams face faster, more convincing phishing as Doppel rolls out tools that link inbox alerts to attack infrastructure and automate awareness training.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

KnowBe4 launches vishing simulations for staff training

Employees now face more realistic phone-based fraud tests as security teams can simulate vishing using local caller IDs and AI voices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Security Operations Centres

KnowBe4 backs Open Secure AI Alliance for AI defence

KnowBe4 has backed the Open Secure AI Alliance, arguing AI security depends on governing agent behaviour as well as models.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 launches AI video builder for ANZ training

The new tool lets security teams in Australia and New Zealand update phishing training faster as AI-driven attacks become more personalised.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Malware

WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits

Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Frame launches AI campaign against social engineering

Rising use of deepfakes and voice cloning is forcing firms to rethink staff training as insurers and buyers scrutinise human risk more closely.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Ransomware

Australia & New Zealand phishing risk drops after training

After a year of security awareness training, only 5.3% of workers in Australia and New Zealand were likely to engage with phishing attempts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

blueAPACHE launches managed human risk service with Mimecast

The monthly offer bundles training, controls and remediation for Australian mid-market firms facing staff-driven cyber risk and AI-related exposure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Cloud Security

KnowBe4 wins Frost & Sullivan email security award

AI-driven phishing is forcing buyers to favour platforms that cut false positives and blend email defence with user training, Frost & Sullivan said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Virtual Private Networks

North Korea IT fraud cell flooded US firms with 167,000 bids

Remote hiring teams face a wider security risk after researchers found North Korean operatives won 76 offers from 166,893 US job applications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

KnowBe4 names Alex Callihan Chief Technology Officer

The promotion puts KnowBe4's product strategy under an internal engineering veteran as the company expands defences against AI-driven threats and human error.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026