KnowBe4 Report Reveals Security Training Reduces Global Phishing Click Rates by 86%

 TAMPA BAY, Fla. - Tuesday, 13. May 2025 AETOSWire Print 

KnowBe4’s 2025 Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report shows a drop in the global Phish-prone™ Percentage (PPP) to 4.1% after 12 months of security training

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its “Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report 2025” which measures an organization’s Phish-prone™ Percentage (PPP) — the percentage of employees likely to fall for social engineering or phishing attacks, indicating the organization’s overall susceptibility to phishing threats. This year’s report found a global average baseline PPP of 33.1%, meaning a third of employees interact with phishing simulations before taking part in best-practice security awareness training (SAT).

The data underscores the significant impact of SAT in mitigating risk. The rapid decline in the global PPP following the implementation of training — falling by 40% in just three months and by a total of 86% after 12 months — demonstrates that ongoing, effective training leads to lasting behavior change and a substantial reduction in vulnerability to cybersecurity threats. This highlights the critical role of continuous education in building a stronger security culture within organizations, even in as little as three months.

KnowBe4 analyzed 67.7 million phishing simulations globally, across 14.5 million users from 62.4 thousand organizations. The baseline PPP (33.1%) reflects an organization’s susceptibility to phishing before any KnowBe4 training. Employees then undergo KnowBe4’s SAT, and the PPP is recalculated after 90 days and again after one year-plus of ongoing training to quantify the program’s effectiveness.

Other Key Findings from the Phishing By Industry Benchmarking Report:

Globally, the top three most at-risk industries with the highest baseline PPP were Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals (41.9%), Insurance (39.2%), and Retail & Wholesale (36.5%).

Larger organizations faced a higher initial phishing risk, with those having 10,000+ employees showing a global baseline PPP of 40.5%, compared to 24.6% for organizations with 1-250 employees.

In organizations of 1,000-9,999 employees, three sectors all achieved PPP improvement rates of 91% after 12 months of on-going training: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Hospitality and Legal.

Across the different regions, the highest baseline PPPs were found in South America (39.1%), North America (37.1%), and Australia and New Zealand (36.8%).

“The data speaks for itself — security awareness training truly makes a difference,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4. “From 2024 to 2025, the general trend has remained fairly consistent — around one-third of employees click on a simulated phishing link before taking part in training. However, the data shows a slight improvement in 2025. Within a year, we’ve seen a 3.5% decrease in the global baseline PPP, highlighting a positive shift in overall security awareness worldwide. However, there is still significant progress to be made in fully addressing phishing risks. By consistently prioritizing relevant and engaging training, combined with simulated phishing, organizations can strengthen their human risk management strategies and better protect against phishing to improve overall security culture.”

To download a copy of the Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report 2025, visit here.

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4 empowers workforces to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 helps to strengthen security culture and manage human risk. KnowBe4 offers a comprehensive AI-driven ‘best-of-suite’ platform for Human Risk Management, creating an adaptive defense layer that fortifies user behavior against the latest cybersecurity threats. The HRM+ platform includes modules for awareness & compliance training, cloud email security, real-time coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defense Agents, and more. As the only global security platform of its kind, KnowBe4 utilizes personalized and relevant cybersecurity protection content, tools and techniques to mobilize workforces to transform from the largest attack surface to an organization’s biggest asset.

 

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Citco enters strategic partnership with GIC

 NEW YORK 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Citco group of companies (Citco) and GIC are pleased to announce that they have entered a long term, strategic relationship. As part of the relationship, GIC, a global institutional investor, has become a minority shareholder in Citco. The founding Smeets Family shall remain the majority shareholder in Citco.

“Citco has organically grown into a global market-leading asset servicing business, delivering value to investors like GIC for over 50 years. Our investment aligns squarely with GIC’s commitment to building long-lasting partnerships that empower family-owned businesses to thrive. With a combination of client-centric solutions and savvy technological investments Citco is at the forefront of their industry. We look forward to partnering with Citco and the Smeets family as we embark on this new chapter together." – Girish Karira, Head of Integrated Strategies Group and Head, New York Office at GIC.

“We look forward to continuing our strategic relationship with GIC. Their industry perspective and long-term approach to investing, paired with Citco’s client-driven solutions and culture of innovation, will enable us to continue to drive scalability for our clients – cementing our position as our client’s foundation for growth.” – Roald Smeets, President and Chief Operations Officer of Citco Group of Companies (Citco)

About Citco

The Citco group of companies (Citco) is a network of independent companies worldwide. These companies are leading providers of asset-servicing solutions to the global alternative investment industry. With over $2 trillion in assets under administration and operations spanning across 36 countries, Citco’s unique culture of innovation and client-driven solutions have provided Citco’s clients with a trusted partner for more than four decades. Having grown organically into one of the largest asset servicers in the industry, Citco offers a full suite of middle office and back-office services including treasury and loan servicing, daily NAV calculations and investor services, corporate and legal services, regulatory and risk reporting as well as tax and financial reporting services, alongside banking and depository services. Investing heavily in innovation and technology whilst further developing its current suite of client-friendly solutions, Citco will continue as a flagbearer for the asset-servicing industry. For more information, please visit www.citco.com or follow on LinkedIn.

About GIC

GIC is a leading global investment firm established in 1981 to secure Singapore’s financial future. As the manager of Singapore’s foreign reserves, GIC takes a long-term, disciplined approach to investing and is uniquely positioned across a wide range of asset classes and active strategies globally. These include equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure. GIC has developed strong relationships and invests with family offices, family-owned businesses/entrepreneurs, corporates, and individuals with specific expertise (independent sponsors). The firm provides bespoke solutions to our partners for various uses including growth capital, M&A financing, shareholding restructuring, etc. With a flexible investment mandate, GIC can invest across the capital structure and hence, find the right investment structure for our partners. GIC’s long-term approach, multi-asset capabilities, and global connectivity enable it to be an investor of choice and add meaningful value to its investments. Headquartered in Singapore, GIC has a global talent force of over 2,300 people in 11 key financial cities and has investments in over 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.gic.com.sg or follow on LinkedIn.

 

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GPs Rethink Operational Tactics Amid Rising SPV Complexity

  WILMINGTON, Del. - Tuesday, 13. May 2025 AETOSWire 

Nearly three quarters of GPs cite growing regulatory burdens as a top risk

LP demand accelerates shift to co-investment, sector-specific, and evergreen structures

63% of GPs scale outsourcing to enhance efficiency and drive growth

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faced with rising regulatory demands and operational pressures, general partners (GPs) are increasingly turning to outsourcing and technology to manage special purpose vehicles (SPVs) more efficiently. This trend is highlighted in a new report from CSC, the leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions.

CSC surveyed 400 GPs across the Americas, Europe (including the U.K.), and Asia Pacific to uncover how today’s market shifts and operational pressures are reshaping SPV management strategies.1 The full findings are detailed in the report SPV Global Outlook 2025: How GPs are Shaping Strategies for Long-Term Success.

Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation are firmly at the top of GPs’ agendas, with nearly three-quarters identifying the growing regulatory burden and the associated reputational and financial risks as key concerns. Navigating regulatory changes was cited as the single greatest challenge when setting up and running SPVs, followed closely by managing operational differences across multiple geographies.

These challenges come at a pivotal time as markets grow increasingly competitive, complex, and cross border. Despite inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, GPs remain focused on deploying dry powder and capitalizing on LP appetite for differentiated, long-term value.

Amid these shifts, GPs anticipate growing demand for more direct, customized, and flexible investment structures. Co-investment funds are expected to see the highest demand over the next three years, followed by sector-specific and evergreen funds.

“Traditional funds are still very active, but LP demands are rising and will continue to grow,” notes Thijs van Ingen, global head of Corporate Solutions, CSC. “LPs want access to special deals like club structures and separately managed accounts, pushing GPs to innovate with co-investments, evergreen funds, or special joint venture vehicles. While these structures aren’t new, they’re growing in volume and adding significant complexity to reporting and underlying operations.”

In response, 63% of GPs report they have already significantly increased outsourcing to external providers. Their operational priorities for the next phase of growth include centralized SPV portals (63%), improved cash management (58%), and enhanced entity management systems (45%).

“The question for GPs is no longer how to manage change, but how to lead through it,” said Ram Chandrasekar, global head of Fund Solutions, CSC. “What GPs need today is a connected ecosystem that provides a centralized view across their entire corporate portfolio. SPVs, funds, investments—each represents a distinct set of data points, and managers must connect these seamlessly to operate effectively. By investing in operational enhancements and building strategic partnerships, GPs are ensuring smoother SPV management, greater scalability, and stronger resilience.”

To receive a copy of CSC’s SPV Global Outlook 2025: How GPs are Shaping Strategies for Long-Term Success report, contact us at cscteam@cdrconsultancy.com.

1CSC, in partnership with Pure Profile, surveyed 400 GPs across the Americas, Europe (including the U.K.), and Asia Pacific. 200 were active in private capital (defined as private equity and private credit) and 200 in real assets (defined as real estate and infrastructure).

About CSC

CSC is the world’s leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions, offering industry-leading expertise and unmatched global reach to alternative fund managers and capital markets participants. Leveraging deep institutional experience and a tailored approach, CSC delivers a comprehensive suite of fund administration, trust, agency, and compliance services to support a wide range of private and public market transactions, complex fund strategies, and scalable operations.

As the trusted partner of choice for more than 70% of the PEI 300 and 90% of the Fortune 500®, CSC helps clients navigate operational and transactional complexities across more than 140 jurisdictions and various asset classes. With extensive worldwide capabilities, our expert teams provide solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Privately held and professionally managed since 1899, we combine global reach, local expertise, and innovative solutions to help our clients succeed.

We are the business behind business®. Learn more at cscglobal.com.

 

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L’Anantara Zanzibar Resort annonce un partenariat gastronomique d’exception

 Sumosan X Infinity Developments

 

Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences — le futur complexe hôtelier de luxe d’Afrique dont l’inauguration est prévue en 2027 sur l’île de Zanzibar — a le plaisir d’annoncer un partenariat exclusif avec Sumosan, marque de restaurants de renommée internationale spécialisée dans la cuisine japonaise contemporaine. Cette collaboration d’exception introduira, pour la toute première fois sur les côtes de Zanzibar, l’expérience culinaire emblématique de Sumosan, prisée dans les plus grandes capitales du monde.

Présente de Londres à Bahreïn, en passant par Courchevel et Berlin, la marque Sumosan s’est imposée comme une référence incontournable de la gastronomie japonaise haut de gamme, conjuguant raffinement culinaire et atmosphère élégante. Le partenariat avec Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences marquera ainsi l’entrée officielle de Sumosan sur le marché Est-Africain, apportant une nouvelle dimension à l’offre gastronomique de la région.

Le restaurant signature sera situé en bord de mer, proposant un menu à la carte soigneusement élaboré dans un espace au design raffiné, alliant l’esthétique épurée propre à Sumosan à l’élégance côtière emblématique d’Anantara Zanzibar. Reconnue pour son approche contemporaine et ses saveurs sophistiquées, Sumosan offre à ses convives une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle, notamment grâce à des sushis et sashimis d’une qualité irréprochable, ainsi qu’à une sélection de plats japonais innovants.

« Sumosan ne se contente pas de fournir une expérience culinaire de classe mondiale, Sumosan crée de l’art et le sublime dans chaque assiette. Nous sommes fiers de les accueillir en tant que partenaire gastronomique emblématique et d’offrir à nos hôtes ainsi qu’à nos résidents une destination culinaire véritablement d’exception. Fidèle à son engagement de ne collaborer qu’avec les meilleurs, Sumosan jouera un rôle clé au sein de notre resort une fois celui-ci achevé ».

— Samuel Saba, PDG d’Infinity Developments

Cette collaboration illustre l’engagement d’Anantara Zanzibar à offrir un luxe d’envergure internationale à chaque étape de l’expérience client — des résidences de marque aux rituels de bien-être, en passant par une hospitalité d’exception et, désormais, une gastronomie de prestige.

L’ouverture du Sumosan à Anantara Zanzibar coïncidera avec le lancement complet du resort en 2027, ajoutant ainsi une nouvelle exclusivité mondiale à la collection d’expériences uniques proposée par l’établissement.

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www.infinitydevelopments.ae

The Anantara Zanzibar Resort Announces Flagship Culinary Partnership

 

 Sumosan X Infinity Developments

Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences — Africa’s luxurious resort opening in 2027 — is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with world-renowned contemporary Japanese restaurant brand Sumosan. This collaboration brings one of the most sought-after global dining experiences to the shores of Zanzibar for the very first time.

From London to Bahrain, Courchevel to Berlin, Sumosan has become synonymous with refined Japanese cuisine and an elite dining atmosphere that resonates with global tastemakers. The partnership at Anantara Zanzibar will mark Sumosan’s debut in East Africa.

The signature restaurant will be set along the coast, offering a curated a la carte menu in a design-forward space that mirrors both the sleek identity of Sumosan and the coastal elegance of Anantara Zanzibar. Sumosan delivers a contemporary flair and sophisticated flavors to its guests and is known for serving incredible sushi and sashimi of the highest quality, as well as innovative Japanese dishes.

“Not only does Sumosan provide a world class culinary experience, Sumosan creates art and puts it on a plate.  We are proud to welcome them as our flagship culinary partner and to offer our guests and residents a truly world-class dining destination. Committed to working with only the best, Sumosan is set to be an integral part of our Resort when completed.

— Samuel Saba, CEO, Infinity Developments

The collaboration underlines Anantara Zanzibar’s commitment to offering global luxury at every touchpoint — from branded residences and wellness rituals, to world-class hospitality and now, fine dining.

Sumosan at Anantara Zanzibar is set to open with the full resort launch in 2027, adding another global first to the resort’s collection of exclusive experiences.

 

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SecurityBridge Teams up With Microsoft to Enhance SAP Security With Microsoft Sentinel

 INGOLSTADT, Germany - Tuesday, 13. May 2025 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- SecurityBridge, the Cybersecurity Command Center for SAP, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Microsoft to integrate SAP data into Microsoft Sentinel. The integration enables SecurityBridge to seamlessly share SAP security events with Microsoft Sentinel’s cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM)—enhancing the visibility to detect and respond to threats across SAP landscapes when it matters.

"This close collaboration represents a significant advancement in SAP security. Combining our SAP-native cybersecurity platform with Microsoft Sentinel’s capabilities makes complex SAP security events accessible and actionable for all security teams, ultimately supplying customers with the knowledge to better secure SAP systems from threats," said Ivan Mans, CTO & Co-Founder, SecurityBridge.

SAP systems are integral to many organizations, managing critical business processes and sensitive data. However, protecting these systems against cyber threats has traditionally been challenging due to their complexity and the specialized nature of SAP applications. The combination of SecurityBridge and Microsoft Sentinel delivers these benefits to SAP customers:

AI-Powered Security Intelligence: Combine Microsoft Sentinel's machine learning and Microsoft Security Copilot capabilities with SecurityBridge's SAP security insights to identify sophisticated attack patterns across your environment.

Comprehensive SAP Security Coverage: Enhance Microsoft Sentinel's native SAP monitoring with SecurityBridge's specialized vulnerability management and ABAP code scanning capabilities, delivering deeper protection for your SAP landscape.

Unified Threat Detection: By forwarding security events to Microsoft Sentinel, organizations can consolidate SAP security data with other security information, providing a unified view of the threat landscape in Microsoft’s Unified SecOps Platform. This holistic approach ensures that critical SAP security events are centrally monitored and managed.

Enhanced SOC Efficiency: The integration empowers Security Operations Centers (SOCs) with actionable insights into SAP applications, bridging the gap between IT and SAP security. Security analysts can now access easily understandable and decision-enabling SAP security events, reducing complexity and improving response times.

Scalable and Flexible Deployment: The solution supports complex, large-scale SAP landscapes, whether on-premises, in the cloud, SAP RISE, or hybrid environments. This flexibility ensures that organizations can tailor the integration to their specific needs, supporting both on-premises and cloud-based SAP systems.

"Microsoft takes a holistic approach to SAP security, moving beyond isolated conversations. By integrating threat intelligence, and security copilots into a unified platform, we demonstrate that security isn’t limited to SAP Applications or data —it is about the whole ecosystem. SecurityBridge complements that effort with their leading pre-breach capabilities such as SAP Vulnerability Management or ABAP Code Scanning," said Martin Pankraz, Product Manager, SAP Security, Microsoft.

About SecurityBridge

SecurityBridge is the leading provider of a comprehensive, SAP-native cybersecurity platform enabling organizations worldwide to protect their most critical business systems. The platform seamlessly integrates real-time threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance capabilities directly into the SAP environment, enabling organizations to protect their data's integrity, confidentiality, and availability with minimal manual effort. It provides a 360° view of the SAP security situation and is characterized by user-friendliness, rapid implementation, and transparent licensing. SecurityBridge has a proven track record, including an excellent customer rating and over 5,000 secured SAP systems worldwide. The company is committed to innovation, transparency, and customer focus, ensuring that SAP users can confidently navigate the evolving landscape of SAP security threats. www.securitybridge.com.

 

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ICOM Dubai 2025 Launches Participation Grant Programme to Empower Voices from the MEASA Region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 13. May 2025

The Organising Committee of ICOM Dubai 2025, in partnership with ICOM UAE, has launched its Grant Programme for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion and accessibility ahead of the 27th ICOM General Conference this November in Dubai.

To ensure diverse regional representation, 140 grants will be awarded — 70 for in-person participation covering travel, accommodation, visa fees, and full admission, and 70 for complimentary digital access. The programme is open to museum professionals, students, and cultural practitioners from or contributing to the MEASA region, particularly those aligned with the conference’s pillars: intangible heritage, youth power, and new technologies.

Applications can be submitted via the official ICOM Dubai 2025 website and must be received by 31 May 2025.

Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Chairperson of ICOM Dubai 2025 Organising Committee, said: “At ICOM Dubai 2025, we are nurturing a legacy built on inclusion, opportunity, and shared purpose. This Grant Programme reflects our belief that a diversity of voices must shape the future of museums. By welcoming professionals from across the MEASA region, we invite various perspectives to join the global dialogue and co-create the cultural narratives of tomorrow.”

To apply for the ICOM Dubai 2025 Grant Programme and be part of this landmark cultural event, visit https://dubai2025.icom.museum/grants; applications must be submitted by 31 May 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to help shape the future of museums.

About ICOM Dubai 2025:

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the leading global organisation dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and development of museums and the museum profession. Established in 1946, ICOM serves as a platform for the international museum community, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across continents. ICOM represents over 57,000 members across 129 countries and nearly 20,000 museums worldwide. In 2021, ICOM-UAE, in collaboration with Dubai Culture, Dubai Municipality, and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, submitted a successful bid to host the ICOM General Conference 2025 in Dubai. The UAE was selected as the host city, standing out among competing international cities due to its prominent global reach, significant role in culture and heritage preservation, and steadfast commitment to fostering a thriving creative economy.

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