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Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Abnormal AI Reveals Gaps and Opportunities in Security Awareness Training Programs in New Report
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Abnormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, today released a new research report that highlights a stark disconnect between security awareness training (SAT) programs and their real-world effectiveness. While nearly every organization surveyed (99%) suffered a security incident tied to human error in the past year, the vast majority stated that they struggle to implement effective, scalable SAT programs that reduce this risk. Based on a survey of over 300 security and IT leaders in the United States and United Kingdom, Abnormal's research found that SAT is widely adopted, with 75% of organizations requiring employees to complete training at least quarterly. However, many programs exist only to satisfy regulatory or insurance requirements, which results in stale content, minimal engagement, and a perception of training as 'checkbox compliance.' 'When SAT content is one-size-fits-all and delivered against an annual or quarterly schedule to check a box, it can feel like a chore that employees are apt to tune out—and that opens the door to costly breaches,' said Mike Britton, CIO of Abnormal AI. 'Attackers' most vulnerable targets are people, not systems, and reducing avoidable user actions—like clicking on a suspicious link—needs to be front and center.' Unfortunately, the amount of time and effort required to run an effective SAT program was shown to be a major blocker preventing organizations from achieving success. Eighty-three percent of respondents agreed that their current SAT tools require substantial effort to operate and maintain, with more than half (53%) agreeing that the effort required to run them outweighs their impact. Despite widespread recognition that training can dramatically improve an organization's security posture, the reality is grim: SAT programs are currently insufficient, ineffective, or both. The good news is, organizations are prepared to act. The report's findings highlight the potential for AI to improve both the efficiency and effectiveness of training programs in reducing human error. Nearly all of the organizations surveyed (99%) are in favor of including AI in future SAT tools and workflows, and see the value in using AI to support various functions of their programs, including to: Automatically generate training campaigns and workflows (99%) Automate the creation of training videos (95%) Automatically create individualized attack simulations based on individual user profiles (95%) Conduct conversational coaching by leveraging LLMs (95%) Create dynamic risk scores based on past user behavior and the types of attacks targeting certain types of users (96%) The report highlights Just-in-Time (JIT) training as an untapped opportunity in SAT. JIT training delivers education to employees at the exact moment they need it—for instance, right when they encounter a suspicious email. This dynamic, adaptive learning can be tuned to current threats and individual user behavior, with lessons that are highly relevant to real-world risks. 'To truly defend against human-centric threats, enterprises must evolve their SAT programs to be continuous, dynamic, contextual, and personalized,' continued Britton. 'For years, this kind of training was something security leaders might have wished for, but implementing it in the real world would have been far too labor-intensive. Now, with AI, security teams have the power to make the dream of highly effective security awareness training a reality.' Download 2025 State of Security Awareness Training here. Learn more about Abnormal AI's AI Phishing Coach solution. About Abnormal AI Abnormal AI is the leading AI-native human behavior security platform, leveraging machine learning to stop sophisticated inbound attacks and detect compromised accounts across email and connected applications. The anomaly detection engine leverages identity and context to understand human behavior and analyze the risk of every cloud email event—detecting and stopping sophisticated, socially-engineered attacks that target the human vulnerability. You can deploy Abnormal in minutes with an API integration for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and experience the full value of the platform instantly. Additional protection is available for Slack, Workday, ServiceNow, Zoom, and multiple other cloud applications. Abnormal is currently trusted by more than 3,200 organizations, including over 20% of the Fortune 500, as it continues to redefine how cybersecurity works in the age of AI. Learn more at
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Abnormal AI Launches Breakthrough AI Agents to Reimagine Security Awareness Training and Provide Instant Board-Ready Data Insights
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Abnormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, today unveiled its most ambitious product release to date—introducing autonomous AI agents that revolutionize how organizations train employees and report on risk, while also evolving its email security capabilities to continue to stop the world's most advanced email attacks. In a year defined by the explosive use of malicious AI for cybercrime, Abnormal is doubling down on its mission to protect people. With its AI-native platform, Abnormal's newest innovations bring intelligent automation to security awareness training, executive reporting, and advanced email threat detection. 'The most dangerous attacks don't target firewalls—they target people, and people need better protection,' said Evan Reiser, CEO and founder of Abnormal AI. 'Today, we're introducing true AI agents that not only protect people from advanced cyberattacks, but also eliminate the manual effort that's bogging down security teams. From personalized phishing simulations to autonomous reporting and expanded threat remediation capabilities, these innovations represent a massive leap forward in how AI can be operationalized across the security stack.' Introducing Two New AI Agents In a recent survey, 53% of security leaders agreed that the effort required to run and maintain their organization's current security awareness training program isn't worth the impact it appears to be having. To solve this pain point, the launch of AI Phishing Coach allows organizations to replace ineffective, generic training with a personalized, autonomous AI platform. By converting real attacks blocked by Abnormal into tailored simulations for each user, it delivers instant coaching modules when users click—no more canned videos or impersonalized courses. For company-wide training, AI-generated videos are created on-demand, branded, and customized to each organization's threat landscape. Unlike legacy training platforms that rely on static templates and outdated scenarios, AI Phishing Coach uses real-time behavioral threat data to deliver hyper-relevant training experiences. Because it's powered by Abnormal's behavioral AI engine, it learns from each organization's threat environment and adapts training dynamically—providing proactive education before attacks succeed. It's like giving every employee their own AI-powered security mentor—without adding any operational burden to security teams. In addition to AI Phishing Coach, Abnormal is also launching AI Data Analyst to turn complex security data into instantly usable intelligence—providing admins with better reporting tools and saving teams dozens of hours in manual data aggregation. AI Data Analyst acts as an intelligent agent that proactively delivers reports directly to customers, highlighting the value Abnormal is bringing to their organization. Customers can then interact with the agent to ask follow-up questions, explore specific data points, or request customized board decks—complete with interactive slides and plain-language insights—tailored to showcase the impact of Abnormal AI on their security posture. Enhancing Email Security to Replace the SEG As email attacks continue to bypass legacy secure email gateways (SEGs), the Abnormal Behavior Platform has consistently outperformed traditional tools—and even human analysts. Today, three-fourths of Abnormal customers have moved away from their third-party SEG. To support this shift and continue to provide more visibility and flexibility, Abnormal is rolling out three no-cost upgrades to Inbound Email Security, now available to all customers: Quarantine Release: Consolidates Microsoft-quarantined emails into the Abnormal platform for streamlined triage and faster response. URL Rewriting: Adds user-facing warnings and click tracking for suspicious links, improving protection without disrupting the email experience. Enterprise Remediation Settings: Allows administrators to tailor remediation actions based on threat type and business context. Together, these enhancements make it easier than ever for organizations to fully replace their legacy tools while maintaining control, visibility, and peace of mind. Expanding Globally, Scaling Securely Earlier this month, Abnormal achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization in only 256 days, paving the way for federal agencies to easily adopt the platform. Today, the company is also announcing expanded operations into Germany, with Japan and France to follow later this year. As we expand, the Abnormal Behavior Platform will be tuned for the nuances and language needs of each market. Additional Resources: Visit Abnormal at RSAC 2025: Abnormal will be showcasing these innovations throughout the week at Hotel Zelos in San Francisco. Demos are available upon request. Request an Invite to AI After Dark: On Tuesday, April 29, Abnormal AI is celebrating its customers with an exclusive party at The Warfield, featuring The Chainsmokers. You can request an invite here. Discover More about the Products: Read more about each of these product innovations in this blog post from CEO Evan Reiser. About Abnormal AI Abnormal AI is the leading AI-native human behavior security platform, leveraging machine learning to stop sophisticated inbound attacks and detect compromised accounts across email and connected applications. The anomaly detection engine leverages identity and context to understand human behavior and analyze the risk of every cloud email event—detecting and stopping sophisticated, socially-engineered attacks that target the human vulnerability. You can deploy Abnormal in minutes with an API integration for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and experience the full value of the platform instantly. Additional protection is available for Slack, Workday, ServiceNow, Zoom, and multiple other cloud applications. Abnormal is currently trusted by more than 3,200 organizations, including over 20% of the Fortune 500, as it continues to redefine how cybersecurity works in the age of AI. Learn more at
