Priya Patel
TLDR:
- KnowBe4 acquires cloud email security specialist Egress to create AI-driven security platform for managing human risk
- The acquisition will integrate Egress’ Email Security suite into KnowBe4’s solutions to provide threat intelligence and AI-based email security
KnowBe4 has announced plans to acquire cloud email security specialist Egress to create the largest, AI-driven cyber security platform for managing human risk. Egress’ Email Security suite offers AI-enabled security tools with adaptive learning capabilities to defend against email security threats. KnowBe4 intends to integrate Egress’ platform into its solutions to provide threat intelligence and AI-based email security.
Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4, highlighted the importance of personalized AI-driven controls and real-time coaching in cyber security, stating that the acquisition with Egress will enhance human risk management. The companies have been integration partners for over a year and share a vision of delivering tailored security solutions to customers.
With over 65,000 organizations currently using KnowBe4’s security awareness training platform, the acquisition of Egress represents a strategic move to further strengthen their AI capabilities. Egress recently launched an AI-powered Automated Abuse Mailbox for instant phishing email inspection and remediation, aligning with KnowBe4’s focus on AI-driven defense against social engineering attacks.
Both companies believe that the combined intelligence and analytics from integrated applications will help organizations proactively address cyber threats and focus on the most critical risks. The acquisition is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals.
