TAMPA BAY, Fla., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb — KnowBe4, a leading provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platforms, recently rolled out its new Risk & Insurance Partner Program. This innovative program aims to help partners enhance their overall risk posture by recommending the award-winning KnowBe4 platform to their clients, focusing on the crucial human element of cybersecurity.
In light of the alarming statistics highlighted in Coalition’s 2024 Cyber Claims Report, which shows a 13% year-over-year increase in claims frequency from 2021 to 2023 and a 10% rise in average claim amounts over the same period, KnowBe4 has collaborated closely with top cyber risk market leaders for years. The primary goal has been to emphasize the significance of the human layer in a defense-in-depth strategy. With the introduction of this new program, KnowBe4 aims to amplify these collective efforts, expand its network of partners in the risk space, and provide additional incentives to partners for their commitment.
By joining the KnowBe4 Risk & Insurance Partner Program, partners can access a range of benefits, including exclusive discounts on KnowBe4 pricing for the clients they refer. This strategic partnership framework comes at a critical time when cyberattacks are on the rise in severity and frequency, affecting organizations of all sizes and industries.
Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4, expressed his enthusiasm for the new program, stating, “We are thrilled to introduce this partnership framework to combine KnowBe4’s top-notch platform with partners’ cyber risk and insurance expertise to better safeguard customers against cyber threats.”
Prashant Pai, EVP and global head of business development at KnowBe4, highlighted the importance of collaborating with cyber insurance partners who possess deep expertise in assessing and managing cyber risk. He emphasized that KnowBe4’s ability to monitor and measure detailed human risk information aligns seamlessly with the underwriting approach of insurance partners. The focus on mitigating the human element associated with cyber risk positions KnowBe4 as a leader in the market to protect customers from evolving threats.
The KnowBe4 Risk & Insurance Partner Program is open to insurance agencies, brokers, risk pools, and other risk management providers worldwide. Those interested in learning more or connecting with the partnership team can visit the following link: https://www.knowbe4.com/partners/cyber-risk.
About KnowBe4:
KnowBe4 is a renowned provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, trusted by over 65,000 organizations globally. Founded by IT and data security expert Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 focuses on addressing the human element of security by educating users about ransomware, CEO fraud, and other social engineering tactics through modern awareness training methods. The platform, designed with input from the late cybersecurity specialist Kevin Mitnick, helps organizations empower their end users as the final line of defense against cyber threats. By strengthening security culture and reducing human risk, KnowBe4 plays a vital role in enhancing overall cybersecurity resilience.