Record-breaking Cybersecurity Training Numbers Signal Shift to Continuous learning
Tampa, FL – November 1, 2025 – KnowBe4 today released data revealing unprecedented engagement with its security awareness training platform during October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, with a total of 18,486,899 training completions. This marks a notable increase over previous years, yet also reflects a broader industry trend toward more frequent, ongoing training programs.
The surge in completions underscores growing organizational recognition of the need to proactively address evolving cyber threats. KnowBe4 reported 453,479 completions for phishing simulations, 316,690 for Japanese language training, and 145,573 for French – France language training. Notably, the company also achieved a record 598,849 completions of compliance training through its Compliance Plus platform.
“October is a big month for cybersecurity training, but we’re seeing a shift,” stated KnowBe4 representatives. Organizations are increasingly moving away from solely annual training, recognizing that continual training programs are more effective. Currently, 67% of organizations have adopted at least quarterly training schedules, a figure that continues to rise. This transition is supported by data showing higher completion and survey ratings with more frequent training.
beyond the October peak, KnowBe4 reported over 11 million training completions in September and consistent monthly averages around 10 million throughout 2025. the company encourages organizations to benchmark their own training metrics against these figures and prioritize continuous betterment in their security awareness programs. Planning for 2026 is already underway, with a focus on further enhancing training effectiveness and engagement.
