KnowBe4, the globally recognized platform specializing in comprehensive human and agentic AI risk management, has partnered with Carahsoft Technology Corp., the Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, to enhance cybersecurity across the Public Sector. This strategic collaboration focuses on addressing the human element of cybersecurity through AI-driven, behavior-based intelligence. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will act as KnowBe4’s distributor for the Public Sector, providing access to KnowBe4’s Human Risk Management (HRM) offerings via Carahsoft’s reseller network and the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V contract.
“The U.S. Public Sector faces specific challenges to secure their organizations, including budgetary constraints, difficulty competing with the private sector for cybersecurity talent and legacy systems, all while being targeted by nation-state actors and some of the most mature cybercrime groups in the world,” said Kirsten Esposito, vice president of global channel partners and programs, KnowBe4. “KnowBe4 and Carahsoft understand the unique challenges within the Public Sector and with this new partnership, are committed to providing customers with the most effective, efficient methods to build a security-conscious culture and significantly reduce human-related security risks.”
KnowBe4’s AI-driven HRM+ platform integrates advanced security awareness training, phishing simulations, email security tools, and real-time coaching capabilities. Its innovative approach transforms workforce behavior, turning potential vulnerabilities into security assets. The platform, which is FedRAMP authorized, serves nearly 4,000 Federal, State, and Local Government agencies across the U.S., enabling organizations to strengthen security culture while mitigating human-related risks.
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“This partnership enables Government agencies to safeguard their infrastructure by addressing an often overlooked layer of cyber defense, human decision-making,” said Brian O’Donnell, vice president of Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft. “By reducing risk at the most targeted attack surface, KnowBe4 transforms employees from potential vulnerabilities into critical defenders. Carahsoft and our reseller partners remain dedicated to delivering innovative, efficient and cost-effective solutions that help protect U.S. Government agencies against evolving cyber threats, and KnowBe4’s all-in-one Human Risk Management platform strengthens our ability to provide end-to-end cybersecurity products.”
Hossam Reziqa, chief information officer for the City of Daytona Beach and a KnowBe4 Government customer, highlighted the platform’s practical impact: “Any fault in our technology or error from our staff could impact thousands of city residents. KnowBe4 is, hands down, one of the best platforms to train users on emerging threats. KnowBe4 became not only a training platform, but also a tool for us to retract emails, identify risks and examine details. It’s an integral toolkit for our team to fight cybercrime.”
