KnowBe4, a global leader in cybersecurity focused on human risk management, has announced a strategic integration with Microsoft aimed at elevating email security for enterprise organizations. This marks the inaugural initiative within Microsoft’s Integrated Cloud Email Security (ICES) vendor ecosystem, setting a new precedent for how top-tier cybersecurity providers can unite to deliver comprehensive protection for their mutual customer base.
The integration is centered around KnowBe4 Defend, which is designed to work in tandem with Microsoft 365’s native email security. By incorporating advanced AI-powered threat detection, KnowBe4 enhances Microsoft’s existing defenses without requiring changes to current infrastructure. This layered approach empowers organizations to maximize their investment in Microsoft technologies while benefiting from KnowBe4’s specialized capabilities in threat identification and response.
“This new collaboration is driving significant innovation in cybersecurity,” said Stuart Clark, vice president of product strategy at KnowBe4. “By combining Microsoft’s email and collaboration security infrastructure with KnowBe4’s leadership in human risk management and robust threat detection capabilities, organizations can now leverage a truly integrated defense strategy that leverages the unique strengths of both platforms. We look forward to delivering this to our global customers to help them enhance their security efforts.”
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Through this partnership, KnowBe4 Defend now integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, creating a multi-layered detection framework. This synergy greatly improves the ability to detect and block threats before they ever reach end users. In addition, security teams benefit from unified SOC tools that simplify incident investigation, root cause analysis, and real-time tactical response.
By aligning their core competencies, KnowBe4 and Microsoft are delivering a next-generation security solution that not only strengthens enterprise email protection but also supports more agile and proactive cybersecurity strategies.