KnowBe4 Announces New Assessment Tool to Enable Data-Driven Security Culture Improvements

KnowBe4 releases Program Maturity Assessment tool that measures and strengthens an organization’s security culture across critical human risk dimensions

KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, released the KnowBe4 Program Maturity Assessment (PMA), a free, strategic tool designed to help IT and cybersecurity leaders measure and improve their organization’s security culture starting with the people.

As human actions are targeted and exploited by attackers with increased sophistication, organizations need clarity on what is working and how to measure improvement. According to KnowBe4’s Security Culture: How-To Guide, security culture is one of the strongest predictors of secure behavior, yet few organizations have the tools to assess and manage it effectively.

Created by security culture expert Perry Carpenter, the PMA offers a structured, practical self-assessment framework focused on Human Risk Management (HRM). Unlike technical assessments or consultant-heavy frameworks, the PMA delivers actionable insights across ten critical dimensions of security culture—without the jargon. It translates abstract cybersecurity concepts into concrete actions that organizations can take immediately, regardless of size or industry.

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Key Features of the PMA:

• Holistic Evaluation: Examines leadership, employee behavior and business process integration
• Objective Scoring: Provides clear, quantifiable results across 40 Culture Maturity Indicators (CMIs)
• Identify Gaps: Pinpoints exact areas of weakness, from employee mindset to executive communication
• Strategic Roadmap: Offers customized recommendations based on maturity level
• Actionable Next Steps: Delivers next steps to build the human defense layer

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After completing the assessment, users receive a personalized maturity classification on a five-level scale, visual feedback across all dimensions, and prioritized recommendations. Those looking to deepen their efforts can opt into a follow-up consultation to explore how the KnowBe4 HRM+ platform can accelerate maturity and build a lasting security culture.

“Every meaningful program requires clarity: clarity of purpose and clarity of impact. This is especially true with Human Risk Management programs where lack of clarity and impact will leave an organization exposed in ways they may not appreciate.” said Perry Carpenter, chief human risk management strategist at KnowBe4. “Organizations need a way to demonstrate effectiveness of their human risk management program and  show leadership its value. This is especially true when programs fail to account for the human element—employees whose everyday decisions significantly impact organizational security. The PMA offers a clear, data-driven approach that helps leaders identify key areas for improvement, allocate resources more effectively, and build a stronger, more resilient security culture. It’s about giving organizations the insight they need to make informed decisions and foster lasting cultural change.”