KnowBe4’s Real-Time Coaching Stops Social Engineering at Moment of Risk
New capability launched on National Social Engineering Day reinforces safe behavior to combat threats
Black Hat Conference – KnowBe4, the global leader in digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans, today announced the rollout of enhanced Real-Time Coaching capabilities, delivering an instant, bite-sized SecurityTip at the exact moment risky behavior occurs.
Social engineering attacks continue to be one of the most effective ways bad actors bypass technical defenses, and they are getting harder to catch. According to the 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the human factor is involved in 62% of breaches, an increase from 2025. Next-generation attacks like AI-powered phishing, vishing, and deepfakes make it harder than ever for employees, and now AI agents, to recognize when they are being manipulated.
“Social engineering is effective because attackers exploit decision making and behavior, whether in human employees or AI agents,” said Greg Kras, chief product officer, KnowBe4. “With Real-Time Coaching, we are giving security teams a way to intervene in the moment, shifting from reactive training after an incident to active, nudge-based coaching right at the point of risk.”
