Egress Defend (KnowBe4)
Advanced phishing threat protection.
Overview
Egress Defend, now part of KnowBe4, is an AI-powered email security solution that protects against sophisticated phishing attacks like BEC and account takeover. While its primary function is threat detection, it is part of the broader Egress platform that integrates with awareness training. It uses behavioral analysis and machine learning to identify abnormal email activity, providing a technical layer of defense that complements the human-focused training from KnowBe4.
✨ Key Features
- AI-powered behavioral analysis
- Zero-trust detection models
- Protection against Business Email Compromise (BEC)
- Account Takeover protection
- Real-time teachable moments and warnings for users
- API-based integration with Microsoft 365
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep behavioral analysis using machine learning to detect anomalies
- API-based integration for seamless deployment with Microsoft 365
- Now integrated with KnowBe4's leading security awareness training platform
Unique Value: Combines advanced, AI-powered phishing detection with the world's largest security awareness training platform (KnowBe4) to provide a comprehensive defense against human-activated threats.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Detecting and neutralizing sophisticated, socially engineered email threats that rely on impersonation and trust rather than malicious links or attachments.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for a standalone security awareness training platform without an integrated email security gateway.
🏆 Alternatives
As part of KnowBe4, it offers a unique combination of best-in-class technical email security and best-in-class human security training from a single vendor.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by contract tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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