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KnowBe4 leads the charge in cybersecurity awareness by founding National Social Engineering Day on the National Day Calendar
(BUSINESS
WIRE) -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security
awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the
establishment of National Social Engineering Day, to be observed
annually on August 6th. This new national day, officially recognized by
the National Day Calendar, aims to educate individuals and organizations
about the risks associated with social engineering tactics used in
cyberattacks.
Cybercriminals leverage social engineering tactics
in an estimated 98% of cyberattacks, averaging over $4.5 million in
damages. They do so by manipulating individuals into inadvertently
giving unauthorized access to sensitive business and personal
information, which can lead to data breaches, financial losses and
significant operational disruptions for both individuals and
organizations. By dedicating a national day to this critical issue,
KnowBe4 aims to equip people with the knowledge and skills needed to
recognize and combat these increasingly sophisticated threats.
"The
establishment of National Social Engineering Day serves as a crucial
reminder that cybersecurity is not just about technology — it's about
people," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4. "By founding National
Social Engineering Day, we're creating an annual reminder for everyone
to stay vigilant and informed about the evolving tactics used by
cybercriminals. It's a phishy social engineering ocean out there and we
need to equip ourselves with the right technology and knowledge to
navigate it safely. By educating ourselves and our teams, we can
transform the human element from the weakest link to the strongest
defense against cyberthreats."
The inaugural National Social
Engineering Day will take place on August 6, 2024, coinciding with the
birthday of the late Kevin Mitnick, renowned hacker and former Chief
Hacking Officer of KnowBe4. Mitnick, often referred to as the world's
most famous social engineer, played a significant role in shaping the
cybersecurity landscape.
As part of this initiative, KnowBe4 will
be providing resources and educational materials to help individuals
and organizations understand and combat common social engineering
threats. These efforts aim to strengthen the human element in
cybersecurity, who serve as the last line of defense against
cyberattacks.
For more information about National Social
Engineering Day, visit
www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-social-engineering-day-august-6
For more information on KnowBe4, visit www.knowbe4.com
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4,
the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and
simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 65,000 organizations
around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu
Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of
security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other
social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness
training on security. The late Kevin Mitnick, who was an internationally
recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking
Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented
social engineering tactics. Organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize
their end users as their last line of defense and trust the KnowBe4
platform to strengthen their security culture and reduce human risk.
About National Day Calendar
Our
mission is to spread joy and enthusiasm by celebrating the diverse and
unique cultural traditions of the United States. We aim to inspire
individuals, families, and communities to come together and enjoy the
many fun and festive national days that mark our calendar year.
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Contacts
For more information please contact:
Kathy Wattman at pr@knowbe4.com
727-474-9950
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