KnowBe4, Microsoft add real-time security to Edge for Business

KnowBe4 and Microsoft have announced a new integration between the KnowBe4 SecurityCoach platform and Microsoft Edge for Business aimed at addressing risky online user behaviours.

The integration is designed to provide real-time security guidance to users when potentially dangerous actions are detected in the browser, such as reusing passwords, visiting blocked sites, or attempting to bypass security warnings. By leveraging native security signals and browser activity, the solution delivers learning opportunities within seconds of an at-risk behaviour occurring.

Industry reports indicate an increasing threat landscape associated with browser usage. Menlo Security recently reported a 140% increase in browser-based phishing attacks, highlighting the importance of strengthening defence mechanisms at the browser level.

The collaboration makes KnowBe4 one of the few human risk management platforms featuring a built-in reporting connector for Microsoft Edge for Business. This function is intended to support organisations operating within the Microsoft ecosystem, helping them maximise investments in their current security technologies while encouraging a stronger culture of security awareness.

"This new integration presents an ideal opportunity to turn people-centric cybersecurity risks into teachable moments that will ultimately help to better protect businesses. This integration continues KnowBe4 innovation with Microsoft, building upon our successful KnowBe4 Defend integration with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 that launched earlier this year. It also bridges the gap between a company's technical defenses and its users, transforming the biggest potential vulnerability into the strongest asset. We look forward to offering this to our global SecurityCoach customers to help them enhance their security efforts," said Stuart Clark, VP of Product Strategy at KnowBe4. 

As an increasing number of organisations rely on the browser for primary work activities, the need to ensure proper protection at this endpoint has become more pressing. The new integration targets human error and behaviour - the common weak point in many cyber defence strategies - by combining technical monitoring with immediate user education.

"As the browser becomes the primary workspace for users, securing this critical endpoint is essential. We're pleased to see KnowBe4 SecurityCoach integrate with Microsoft Edge to help organizations improve management of human risk and strengthen their security posture," said Arunesh Chandra, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Edge for Business.

The integration with Microsoft Edge for Business builds on previous collaborations between KnowBe4 and Microsoft, including the earlier launch of KnowBe4 Defend compatibility with Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Together, these harmonised solutions are positioned to support organisations in countering the growing array of cyber threats that target human behaviour as much as technological infrastructure.

By prompting employees to recognise and correct unsafe practices instantly, organisations can better address the human element of information security. The approach is aligned with broader trends in cybersecurity which seek to reinforce defensive measures not only through technical controls but also through targeted education and user engagement.

KnowBe4 reports that it is trusted by more than 70,000 organisations worldwide, providing a range of solutions built around shaping employee behaviour to reduce security risks. Its HRM+ platform includes components such as awareness and compliance training, AI-driven response tools, and real-time user coaching.