Wed Sep 25 02:40:02 UTC 2024: ## KnowBe4 Japan Strengthens Operations with New Leadership and Expanded Partner Program

**Tokyo, September 25, 2024** – KnowBe4, a leading provider of the world’s largest integrated platform for security awareness training and phishing simulations, announced the strengthening of its operations in the Japanese market under a new leadership structure headed by Kazuhiro Chikara, newly appointed Executive President of KnowBe4 Japan. The company also announced the expansion of its sales partner support program.

Prior to this press release, KnowBe4 held its Partner Day Tokyo 2024, bringing together 29 representatives from 10 partner companies. The event saw the participation of Tony Jennings, EVP of International Sales, and David Bochsler, VP of Sales for APAC/Japan.

Jennings emphasized the strategic importance of partnerships in the Japanese market, highlighting KnowBe4’s commitment to adapting its AI-powered integrated platform to meet the unique needs of Japanese customers.

“We are committed to deepening our collaboration with Japanese partners and supporting the development of a robust security culture among Japanese organizations,” Jennings said.

Bochsler highlighted Japan as a key focus area for the APAC region. He emphasized the new structure’s aim of providing training modules tailored to Japanese market requirements and promoting security awareness against evolving threats like generative AI and deepfakes.

Chikara, who oversees all operations of KnowBe4 Japan, outlined the company’s plans for the future, including the integration of various departments and a focus on a business model deeply rooted in the Japanese market.

“KnowBe4 Japan is embarking on a new chapter as we enter our fifth year,” Chikara said. “We will leverage this new structure to develop a unified approach and deliver a business model tailored to the specific needs of the Japanese market.”

The company’s initiatives include:

* **Establishment of a marketing fund for joint promotions with sales partners**
* **Creation of a training module development team tailored to the Japanese market**
* **Enhancement of training content localization efforts**
* **Expansion of KnowBe4 Japan’s team**

KnowBe4’s integrated platform offers a comprehensive solution for organizations seeking to strengthen their security posture through employee education and phishing simulations. The company’s approach, based on the expertise of the late Kevin Mitnick, renowned cyber security expert, aims to empower employees as the last line of defense. KnowBe4’s platform is currently used by over 70,000 organizations worldwide.

**About KnowBe4:**

KnowBe4 is a leading provider of the world’s largest integrated platform for security awareness training and phishing simulations. Founded in 2010 by IT and data security expert Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud, and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to security awareness training.

For more information about KnowBe4, visit http://www.knowbe4.jp.

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