The two company's technologies will deliver a single platform that aggregates threat intelligence dynamically.
British cybersecurity vendor Egress has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by KnowBe4.
Egress provides a set of scaled, AI-enabled security tools with adaptive learning capabilities to help prevent, protect and defend organizations against sophisticated email cybersecurity threats.
By acquiring Egress, KnowBe4 plans to deliver a single platform that aggregates threat intelligence dynamically, offering AI-based email security and training that is automatically tailored relative to risk.
The addition of Egress’ cloud email security solution to KnowBe4’s comprehensive product suite will create the largest, advanced AI-driven cybersecurity platform for managing human risk.
Further terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the transaction is expected to close in the coming months subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. .
Written by
Dan Raywood
Senior Editor
SC Media UK
Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with more than 20 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 16 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Conference, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and ESET Security Days.
Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
