Cyber security scams are getting more complex, meaning SMEs are finding it harder to bat off the threats, unless of course they train their staff on what to watch out for…
More often than not, employees are the weak link in a company’s network security. They are frequently exposed to sophisticated phishing and ransomware attacks. By means of avoiding falling foul to such activity, employees need to be trained in what to watch out for, and remain on their toes with IT security front of mind.
By being ‘trained’ we are not talking about the old school method of getting staff to watch the odd IT security video, or even worse, endure death by powerpoint on ‘what to watch out for from an IT security perspective’, delivered as part of their staff induction…yawn! Instead, we are talking about effective, proven ways of educating your staff about IT threats through modern learning and simulations. This is where KnowBe4 comes in.
What is KnowBe4?
KnowBe4 are the world’s largest integrated Security Awareness Training and Simulated Phishing platform. The KnowBe4 platform has been created specifically for managing the growing problems surrounding IT security, particularly social engineering. As a US originated company, Resolve has partnered with KnowBe4 to bring their expert platform to the UK market, specifically to the SME market that we serve.
Through our partnership with KnowBe4, we are able to offer SMEs something that any IT security solution can not (a real human firewall).
How to create a human firewall
To create a real human firewall, first off your going to need a workforce made up of humans (we’re guessing you have that). Next, you need to train them on IT security… through repetition, real life examples and simulations… essentially providing the opportunity to test their IT security knowledge through controlled methods. Ultimately you will be able to train and phish your users, then see their phish prone percentage improve over time through measurable results.
Putting KnowBe4 in action
The benefit of choosing Resolve to manage your KnowBe4 platform is similar to why anyone would choose to outsource their IT rather than looking after it in house – it means you have a team of experts working on your account so you don’t have to. We know the platform, how to get users set up on it, how to get the best out of it, and how to make it a key part of your IT security plan.
With things like this, we understand that ‘seeing is believing’ which is why we are offering a free demo of the KnowBe4 platform, so you get the chance to actually see it in action and get to grips with how it works. To register for your free demo of the KnowBe4 platform, please fill in the form below, or if you would rather just a quick informal chat about KnowBe4, be sure to give us a call instead. …
