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KnowBe4 Awards NEC with the Special Partner Award

KnowBe4, a leading global cybersecurity platform provider headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida, announced its recognition of NEC Corporation with the "Special Partner Award" during the KnowBe4 Partner Day event. This accolade highlights NEC's exceptional performance and commitment in 2025, where they emerged as one of the top-performing sales partners in Japan for KnowBe4 solutions, securing major projects involving KnowBe4 products.

The Special Partner Award is not merely a reflection of sales figures. It acknowledges NEC's proactive initiatives to improve security awareness among significant clients in Japan, thereby contributing to the enhancement of security culture in organizations. KnowBe4 recognizes this collaboration as crucial in promoting its mission of leveraging agentic AI for human risk management within the Japanese market.

Commitment to Security Culture Enhancement

Katsuhiro Chikara, President of KnowBe4 Japan, expressed gratitude for NEC's unparalleled achievements and deep commitment to strategic customer engagement. He emphasized that this award goes beyond profit margins, representing NEC's active efforts to foster security culture improvements across organizations. KnowBe4 aims to deepen its partnership with NEC and contribute to addressing the pressing cybersecurity challenges faced by Japanese enterprises.

As a global leader, KnowBe4 plays a pivotal role in equipping employees with the tools they need to make informed security decisions daily. Supported by over 70,000 customers worldwide, KnowBe4 is dedicated to strengthening security cultures and implementing effective human risk management strategies. Its comprehensive AI-driven HRM+ platform transforms employee behavior and fortifies defenses against emerging cyber threats.

A Look into KnowBe4's Offerings

The HRM+ platform from KnowBe4 features an array of essential tools, including security awareness and compliance training, cloud email security, real-time coaching, cloud-based anti-phishing solutions, and an AI defense agent. This platform is uniquely positioned to turn employees into the greatest line of defense against cybersecurity threats.

KnowBe4 is committed to fostering strong relationships not only with NEC but also with other sales partners across Japan. The company believes that by enhancing partnerships and collaboration with its network, it can contribute significantly to creating a safer digital society.

For further information regarding KnowBe4 and its initiatives, visit www.knowbe4.jp.