KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has celebrated its 13th anniversary by donating to protect 13 endangered species and adopt 13 beehives.
The company says it continuously seeks opportunities to care for and support the environment and this year, the organisation has opted to help protect 13 endangered species – one for each of the 11 countries in which KnowBe4 has an office; along with monarch butterflies, which can be found in ecosystems around the world, and the Florida Panther, to honour KnowBe4’s headquarters in Florida. KnowBe4 is proud to partner with Endangered Species International (ESI) to protect 12 of the endangered species and to partner with Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge to protect the Florida Panther.
The endangered species KnowBe4 will help protect in each country include: the Western Swamp Tortoise for Australia, the South American Tapir for Brazil, the Arabian Leopard for Dubai, the Apollo Butterfly for Germany, the Lion-Tailed Macaque for India, Ishikawa’s Frog for Japan, the Eurasian Curlew (bird) for the Netherlands, the Green Sea Turtle for Singapore, the African Penguin for South Africa, the Pipistrelle (bat) for the United Kingdom and the Giant Tiger Salamander for the United States.
Additionally, KnowBe4 will adopt 13 beehives, continuing the tradition of adopting beehives for its anniversary for the third consecutive year. The beehives are adopted through the Pinellas Beekeepers Association (PBA) and will house approximately 20,000–35,000 honey bees. KnowBe4’s donation is ultimately adding up to 455,000 bees to the planet that are estimated to pollinate about 3.9 billion flowers a day.
“This year, we celebrate another milestone, our 13th anniversary, by protecting the endangered species who inhabit the countries and communities we work in around the world,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. “We are also proud to uphold our tradition of adopting beehives for another year, which will result in real, positive effects for our planet. These donations and adoption are an excellent way to signify this milestone for our organisation with something to help improve nature.”
The company has many philanthropic endeavours, which have included donating to clean up 12,000 pounds of garbage from the ocean, local drives for school supplies, builds with Habitat for Humanity and more. Earlier this year, KnowBe4 also offered and awarded three individual $10,000 scholarships for Black Americans in cybersecurity, military, veteran and spouses in cybersecurity and a women of color in cybersecurity scholarship for South Africa.
