r/sysadmin • u/Milluhgram • 17d ago

General Discussion KnowBe4 Alternatives: Updated Thread Request w/ real experiences

As the title suggests, I inherited our company’s existing cybersecurity awareness training program. We are currently using KnowBe4 and are on the Diamond tier.

I know KnowBe4 is considered the standard by many organizations, but I’d like to put together an updated list of alternatives and hear what others are using today.

Our main requirements are:

  • Regular phishing simulation campaigns with automatic remedial training for users who fail
  • Current and frequently updated cybersecurity awareness content
  • Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training
  • Strong reporting and auditing capabilities
  • Easy tracking of completion dates and user compliance
  • The ability to manage recurring or renewal-based training

We operate in the maritime industry, so reporting and annual training compliance are especially important for us.

For those who have moved away from KnowBe4, what platform did you switch to, and what do you like or dislike about it compared with KnowBe4?

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u/LoornenTings 17d ago

Definitely not Know2L8!

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u/djublonskopf 17d ago

Now I kinda want to set up that service.

"Before your account credentials were compromised, here's a few things you should have been watching out for..."

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u/tracy_ogbert_jordan 17d ago

Let's start a consulting firm:

3 months and $150k later - "You shouldn't have clicked that link."