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Erich Kron

KnowBe4

CISO Advisor

Erich Kron, CISO Advisor at KnowBe4 is an author, a podcast host and regular contributor to cybersecurity industry publications. He is a veteran information security professional with over 30 years of experience in the medical, aerospace, manufacturing, and defense fields. His experience has fueled his passion for helping to address the human side of cybersecurity.

He is the former security manager for the US Army’s 2nd Regional Cyber Center and holds CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, SACP, and many other certifications. Erich has worked with information security professionals around the world to provide the tools, training, and educational opportunities to succeed in Information Security.

An awareness sign in the laptop's email inbox informs of phishing attempts and the necessity for awareness.

Seven ways to protect against malicious email connectors

Erich KronSeptember 8, 2025

Here’s how teams can make their Microsoft 365 environments safer.

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Security nudges promise proactive security habits that reduce human errors

Erich KronJuly 23, 2025

Here are five best practices for integrating security nudges into an organization.

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Five privacy concerns around agentic AI

Erich KronFebruary 19, 2025

Here’s what security teams need to know about the privacy issues around agentic AI – and what to do about it.

cyber crime assessment , security awareness , malware detection

Security Strategy, Plan, Budget

Five ways to set up early detection systems

Erich KronNovember 27, 2024

Here’s five ways to detect attackers before they do any harm.

AI and email

Five novel email phishing attacks – and what to do about them

Erich KronAugust 19, 2024

Here’s an overview of the latest phishing attacks found by researchers – and three tips for mitigating them.