New KnowBe4 free tool empowers IT security
professionals to pinpoint vulnerabilities and build
stronger cyber defenses
TAMPA,
Fla., July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the
provider of the world's largest security awareness training and
simulated phishing platform, today announced the release of
BreachSim, a free tool designed to help organizations identify and
address network security vulnerabilities from the lens of a
hacker.
With BreachSim, we're giving organizations
the power to see their networks through the eyes of a potential
cyberattacker
BreachSim enables IT security professionals and network
administrators to uncover weaknesses in their security
infrastructure and demonstrate the critical importance of employee
training. BreachSim detects how data is being exfiltrated and helps
uncover network vulnerabilities unique to an organization. This
information allows organizations to know the necessary measures to
harden their cybersecurity defenses and train their employees to
build a strong human firewall.
BreachSim conducts the simulations and provides results in a few
minutes. Compatible with Windows 10 or later and Windows Server
2016 or later, BreachSim offers an analysis of potential data
exfiltration.
"With BreachSim, we're giving organizations the power to see
their networks through the eyes of a potential cyberattacker," said
Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4. "By
offering this at no cost, we're ensuring that organizations of all
sizes can benefit from these proactive security measures.
Leveraging BreachSim alongside KnowBe4's comprehensive security
awareness training enables organizations to strengthen their
security posture significantly. This combined approach effectively
reduces human-related risks and equips organizations to navigate
the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape with confidence."
KnowBe4 BreachSim aims to:
- Highlight the importance of testing even the most mature
technology products and training users on how to properly prevent
attacks
- Give admins insight into the various ways that bad actors may
bypass their systems
- Arm administrators with details on exfiltration and
methodologies used via secure test files provided by KnowBe4
For more information about BreachSim or to download the free
tool, visit here.
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.
Media Contact:
Kathy Wattman
SVP of Public Relations
kathyw@knowbe4.com
727-474-9950
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