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KnowBe4

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

Composite Score

8.3 /10

CX Score

8.4 /10

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What is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

KnowBe4 is the world's most popular integrated platform for awareness training combined with simulated phishing attacks. We help thousands of organizations to manage the continuing problem of social engineering.

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Awards & Recognition

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training won the following awards in the Security Awareness & Training category

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

87 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Product Experience

Negotiation and Contract

Conflict Resolution

Strategy & Innovation

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:: 91%
Negotiation and Contract:: 82%
Conflict Resolution:: 89%
Strategy & Innovation:: 85%
Service Experience:: 88%

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training?

7% Negative

6% Neutral

87% Positive

Pros

Security Protects
Efficient Service
Fair
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Interactive Training

Knowledge Tests

Content Quality

LMS Integration

Topic Breadth

Simulated Attacks

Variety of Training Materials

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting

Real-time analytics

Integration

Ease of User Management

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Reviews

Emily S.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Other
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2020

Product does not disappoint!

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

What differentiates KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training from other similar products?

The ease of use and dashboard.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The ease of use and dashboard.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The cost is a bit high, but the product is worth it.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Make sure to do your research before implementation.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy

Gary B.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Government
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2020

Excellent Security Training Package

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training from other similar products?

This is my first experience with a product such as this so I cannot really speak on that topic.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I love the ability to simulate phishing attempts and then train the users on how to recognize and prevent real attempts in the future.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I like everything about it.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Take your time, follow the implementation and training path that KnowBe4 suggests.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2021 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2021 Emotional Footprint Champion

2020 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Ratings

87 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

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+86 Net Emotional Footprint

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Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Interactive Training Follows the concepts of micro learning approach with short burst of interactive videos and modules

Knowledge Tests Testing is available to gauge the knowledge levels of end-users, particularly after a training module has been completed.

Content Quality The content of training is of high quality and goes to the desired level of depth regarding security best practices, while still engaging end users.

LMS Integration Provides full LMS capabilities by either being SCORM-compliant (integration with an existing on premise LMS) or by providing SaaS-based LMS capabilities.

Topic Breadth The breadth of training topics being covered is broad and fairly comprehensive, including industry-specific or compliance-based topics as needed.

Simulated Attacks There is the ability to perform simulated end-user attacks. This includes mock spear-phishing, SMS phishing, and phone social engineering.

Variety of Training Materials Training is delivered through many media including videos, decks, emails, posters, and other supplemental training materials.

Security Awareness Dashboards and Reporting Dashboards and reports for employee completion of training, test scores, and other aspects of the security awareness and training program.

Real-time analytics Monitor the behavior of the user or a group so it can provide reports and guidance on the risk profile and suggest training content

Integration The solution have the ability to integrate with other third party solutions

Ease of User Management The CBT product is easy to use and administer with multiple end user groups and to regularly manage the awareness and training program.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Reviews

Emily S.

Product does not disappoint!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Gary B.

Excellent Security Training Package

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Implementation

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Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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