Security Awareness and Training (KnowBe4)

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KnowBe4 provides security awareness resources to train, promote and reinforce information security best practices.

 

 

About This Service

Key Features

  • Mitigating Cyber Threats: Helps mitigate cyber threats through education on preventing data breaches, phishing attacks, malware infections, and other types of cyber incidents.
  • Customizable Training: KnowBe4 offers a variety of customizable training modules that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of users based on their roles and responsibilities.
  • Phishing simulations: KnowBe4 also offers phishing simulations, which allow Pitt to test users' susceptibility to phishing attacks and provide feedback on areas for improvement.
  • Compliance Support: KnowBe4 offers resources and tools to help Pitt comply with various security and privacy regulations, including HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.

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Who can use this service?

Students, Faculty, Staff

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