KnowBe4 is the largest provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platforms, focusing on the human element in cybersecurity. Founded in 2010 by Stu Sjouwerman, the company aims to train employees to recognize and resist social engineering attacks such as phishing and ransomware. Kevin Mitnick, a renowned hacker, joined as Chief Hacking Officer, enhancing the training with real-world tactics.
The core platform combines security awareness training with simulated phishing tests, making it a popular choice among organizations. Key offerings include the Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training, simulated phishing and vishing tests, and a management console with advanced reporting features. KnowBe4 serves over 35,000 organizations globally, including a significant number of enterprises and financial institutions. The company has experienced rapid growth, achieving multiple recognitions and expanding its international presence.
Proofpoint is a cybersecurity and compliance company founded in 2002 by Eric Hahn. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, it has grown to over 5,000 employees and serves more than 2 million customers globally, including a significant portion of the Fortune 1000. The company went public in 2012 and was acquired by Thoma Bravo in 2021 in a notable transaction valued at $12.3 billion.
Proofpoint offers a cloud-native platform that protects people, data, and brands from advanced threats and compliance risks. Its key services include email and advanced threat protection, identity-based threat protection, data protection, compliance supervision, and security for cloud and social media channels. The company analyzes billions of emails and cloud accounts daily, effectively stopping over 99% of advanced threats. With a strong customer satisfaction rate exceeding 95% and a renewal rate above 90%, Proofpoint maintains a robust presence in the cybersecurity landscape.
Operator of a learning platform intended to provide cybersecurity training and exercises. The company's platform offers networks and servers in a cloud-based simulator that simulates cyberattacks and other threats in a sandbox environment, enabling businesses to carry out cybersecurity simulations and exercises for their information technology (IT) employees.
Developer of a cybersecurity software platform intended to protect the organization's credentials and data from hackers. The company's platform helps to fulfill compliance requirements and decreases operational expenses by removing inappropriate data access, enforcing security policy and detecting advanced threats, thereby enabling clients to have access to the right information and get protection against malicious access and reducing security risk.