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KnowBe4 has released a specialised student edition of its award-winning security awareness training for students. The KnowBe4 Student Edition was curated to help students 16 and above recognise and navigate cybersecurity threats in and out of the classroom. Cybercriminals consistently target the education sector due to its vulnerability and the lucrative gains bad actors stand to make, therefore students need security awareness training that is meaningful and relevant to their current circumstances.
This training provides crucial knowledge to students, forming a strong human firewall as the last line of defence against cyberattacks. The KnowBe4 Student Edition is an add-on that features training content specifically designed for higher education students aged 16 and above. The training content was developed in conjunction with a group of five global universities with faculty, staff and students providing input in the development.
KnowBe4 also provides free material for students under 16 as part of the Children’s Activity Kit, which includes a fun and interactive cybersecurity kit to help teach them valuable online security skills.
“With the launch of KnowBe4 Student Edition, we are taking a proactive step in fostering cybersecurity awareness starting at the student level,” said Dr John N Just, chief learning officer, KnowBe4. “The student edition helps to prepare students early on to safeguard their personal information and understand the risks that bad actors pose. This readiness will not only serve students in their academic phase but also prepare them against evolving cyberthreats as they move forward into professional careers.”
Some of the key topics KnowBe4’s Student Edition covers include:
- Computer and mobile security vulnerabilities
- Password security weaknesses
- Phishing attacks, including real-world examples
- Social media dangers
- Campus thefts and scams
- Travel and off-campus data security thefts.
KnowBe4 Student Edition is available as an add-on across existing KnowBe4 subscription levels.
