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  • 1.  KnowBe4 info

    Posted 04-26-2022 10:15 AM
    Hi,

    I'm looking to implement KnowBe4 at my school.  As part of our due diligence, I've been asked to ask my peers what software other schools are using instead of KnowBe4, and approximately how other schools are paying for it.  We're a fairly small school with about 350 students and 120 employees.  I'm also interested in how much, if any, schools were able to save on their cyber insurance with KnowBe4.

    Thanks,


    #CybersafetyandDataSecurity

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    Sean Carmichael
    Director of Technology
    Ross School
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  • 2.  RE: KnowBe4 info

    Posted 04-27-2022 02:32 AM
    We're in a similar situation. We looked at KnowBe4 but it was cost prohibitive for us (we're also fairly small). We're currently looking at GoPhish (https://getgophish.com/) as it's open source, and BullPhish by Kaseya as it's a LOT cheaper than KnowBe4.

    Sheldon


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    Sheldon Bradshaw
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  • 3.  RE: KnowBe4 info

    Posted 04-27-2022 05:52 AM
    We are in our 2nd year of using KnowBe4. We started in 2019, took a break, and started back up in 2022. I'm not sure how the other programs mentioned work, but I can say that I'm very pleased with KnowBe4. We only train our staff so that's about 70 paid accounts. This year I'm on the Diamond plan and added the PhishER service. The program literally runs itself, all I have to do is pick the training and schedule it. I do a phishing campaign once a month and some sort of training at least twice quarterly. Customer service is top-notch...they walk you through everything, frequently check in, and give recommended training. Their phishing campaigns look very convincing, and I'm always surprised at what people fall for (what's obvious to me is not so obvious to some). I know that it is making a difference for my teachers because I can see it in their actions. Every one of my new teachers this year fell for the first campaign...out of my returning teachers...only one.

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    Martha Clagg
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  • 4.  RE: KnowBe4 info

    Posted 04-27-2022 10:57 AM
    Hey Sean,

    I have another great way to save you some money on this! ATLIS members receive up to a 25% discount on KnowBe4 services.

    ATLIS members can log in here to take advantage of this special deal with KnowBe4 and check out all the details.

    Warmly,

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    Dr. Ashley Cross
    Director of Membership +
    Access Points Community Manager
    www.theatlis.org
    888-502-8547
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  • 5.  RE: KnowBe4 info

    Posted 04-28-2022 08:29 AM

    Hi Ashley,

    Thanks for this information.  Do you know if the discount is available for current customers?

    Also, I am just curious, is there a listing of other services that will provide discounts for ATLIS members?

    Thanks,

    Mark



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    Mark Adair
    Director of IT
    St. Anne-s-Belfield School
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  • 6.  RE: KnowBe4 info

    Posted 04-28-2022 10:45 AM
    Great question, Mark! Existing KnowBe4 customers need to speak with their dedicated Customer Success Manager or Pricing Specialist regarding the ATLIS discount. 

    Another great money saver that we offer is an affinity partnership with Revolution Office. They do managed printing services and can save schools a ton of money. You can email them your current copier lease to info@revolutionoffice.com and let them know you are an ATLIS member, and they will send you a $50 gift card and a no-obligation quote. They will also be at the ATLIS conference this week if you want to talk to them in person.

    We are continuing to expand all of our offerings. The best all-in-one resource is to log in to the ATLIS member center.

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    Dr. Ashley Cross
    Director of Membership +
    Access Points Community Manager
    www.theatlis.org
    888-502-8547
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  • 7.  RE: KnowBe4 info

    Posted 04-28-2022 08:58 AM
    We have used KnowBe4 for the past few years and have been happy with their service. We phish test our employees every few weeks and require monthly short training. We have one more year on our contract with them, and I am curious about other options as well. I have heard about Infosec and PhishingBox as options. I have not researched them to see if they offer phishing and training. I also do not know if we have any savings on our insurance by using KnowBe4. I think we are at a point where having something like KnowBe4 is a requirement to get cyber liability insurance.

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    Barry Kallmeyer
    Chief Information Officer
    Hathaway Brown School
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  • 8.  RE: KnowBe4 info

    Posted 04-28-2022 03:00 PM
    We (MKA) have been using KnowBe4 for a little over a year and have found the service very well organized and easy to use. I have monthly check-in calls with my account manager, and they have been extremely helpful.

    The training and phishing exercises are tremendous and supplement the in-person work.

    Concerning cost and potential savings of insurance, the question isn't if you'll save money if you use a service like KnowBe4; the question is will you get coverage if you don't. When you apply for any cyber insurance policy, there are numerous questions about what you are doing to prevent phishing, how you train, and the training frequency.

    The NUMBER ONE tactic used in a cyber event comes from phishing attacks. Insurance companies are making it harder and harder to get insurance, and if you have a policy, I would check to see what their expectations are for you and if you comply. If you don't, your policy could be void, and the coverage you thought you had will disappear in the event of an issue and lack of compliance.


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    William Stites
    Director of Technology
    Montclair Kimberley Academy
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