KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector
KnowBe4 has been recognised as a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner by Energage, based on employee feedback and workplace culture.
The Top Workplaces Industry award celebrates organisations that establish people-first workplace cultures in their sectors. Energage, the entity behind the Top Workplaces programme, runs a research-based employee engagement survey and has a long-standing history of acknowledging employers across national and regional markets.
The latest recognition names KnowBe4 as an employer of choice within the cybersecurity industry, highlighting the organisation's efforts to build a supportive and empowering environment for its workforce.
Employee feedback
Energage CEO Eric Rubino commented on the significance of the accolade, emphasising the importance of employee voices in the process. In his statement, he said:
"Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honour for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees. That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."
The award process leverages direct input from employees, making it a mark of authenticity regarding internal culture and satisfaction. According to the organisers, more details on KnowBe4's approach to culture are available via the Top Workplaces platform.
Leadership response
Ani Banerjee, Chief Human Resources Officer at KnowBe4, underscored the value the company places on employee experience and feedback. In a statement, Banerjee said:
"At KnowBe4, we always believe that building a world-class cybersecurity organisation starts with creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to innovate. This Top Workplaces Industry recognition is particularly meaningful because it comes directly from the feedback of our team members - the individuals who drive our mission forward every day. We are committed to continue investing in programmes and initiatives that make KnowBe4 an employer of choice."
The recognition covers workplace initiatives and programmes that support employees at different levels, aiming to foster an environment conducive to innovation and retention.
Awards process and industry context
The Top Workplaces programme from Energage is a well-established survey and recognition scheme, with a presence in 60 regional markets and an 18-year background in culture research. The awards are determined solely by the results of the employee engagement survey, rather than by self-nomination or external judging panels.
Such industry awards can influence company reputation, impacting talent attraction and employee retention, especially in sectors where competition for skilled professionals is high.
KnowBe4's business focus
KnowBe4 focuses on cybersecurity and human risk management, with its HRM+ platform providing a variety of services such as awareness and compliance training, cloud email security, and real-time coaching, among others. The company emphasises supporting organisations to strengthen security culture by harnessing tools, content, and personalised approaches to cybersecurity threats.
The recognition from Energage reflects the current emphasis across technology industries on cultivating supportive internal cultures alongside external service delivery. The approach is seen by many as an essential factor in both business performance and industry reputation.
The Top Workplaces Industry award consolidates KnowBe4's positioning as an employer valued by its workforce, as assessed directly through employee engagement and responses collected industry-wide.
