KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing, has acquired a Brazilian phishing simulation startup.
Clearwater-based KnowBe4 acquired El Pescador, a company previously owned by cybersecurity firm Tempest. El Pescador will be an independent subsidiary of KnowBe4 and maintain its own brand. Tempest will become a strategic business partner of KnowBe4.
"Our goal is to deliver new content every month to our users with interactive and engaging training modules," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4 in a press release. "This acquisition enables us to deliver new training content, allowing our customers to customize their security awareness programs with the right training at the right time for their organizations."
El Pescador is the first Brazilian platform to offer simulations of phishing attacks and cybersecurity training. With KnowBe4's resources, El Pescador will focus on more research and expansion of services to the Brazilian market.
"El Pescador has a fantastic team and I look forward to having them on board," said Kevin Mitnick, KnowBe4's chief hacking officer in a statement.
