The launch event, themed “Beyond Security: Protecting the Human Defense Layer with HRM+,” not only established a strategic relationship but also opened up a shared vision for a human-centered security era where behavioral risk management plays a key role.

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The certificate presentation ceremony acknowledges the collaboration between Mi2 and KnowBe4.

When human risk management becomes the cornerstone of enterprise security.
According to Mi2 representatives, in the context of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, especially the rise of Generative AI, focusing solely on system protection is insufficient. Hackers are now leveraging AI to create phishing scenarios and deepfakes that impersonate leaders with extreme realism. This makes humans, even unintentionally, easily vulnerable to malware if they lack the necessary security awareness and reflexes.

At the event, Mi2, KnowBe4, and their partners discussed the topic: How to manage security risks arising from human behavior within an organization.

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The event attracted many interested business partners who attended.

According to Verizon's 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 68% of global data breaches are directly related to human error. Common attack methods such as phishing, email scams, credential theft, and social engineering continue to top the list of causes of serious security incidents.

Notably, combining traditional techniques with AI has helped hackers significantly shorten penetration times and increase the success rate of attacks on internal business operations.

"Using AI to fight AI" - The inevitable direction in the GenAI era.
In light of this reality, businesses are forced to change their security approach, focusing not only on systems but also proactively controlling risks from user behavior in an AI-driven environment.

As the workforce increasingly combines humans and AI agents, Alex Low, Regional Channel Director for Asia at KnowBe4, argues that businesses need to "fight AI with AI." He also shared a broader picture of cybersecurity, emphasizing that the human element is becoming one of the biggest risks for businesses today.

From that perspective, Kai Peng Tan, Regional Distribution Channel Engineer at KnowBe4, introduced the HRM+ solution as a new approach, applying AI to enhance awareness and mitigate risks from human factors. Specifically, KnowBe4's AI Defense Agents (AIDA) solution allows for: Personalizing training content based on each user's risk level; Automatically analyzing employee security behavior and reflexes; Providing early warnings and adjusting risky behavior before incidents occur.

This approach helps businesses move toward proactive prevention, mitigating risks from the outset rather than simply reacting after an incident occurs. However, experts also emphasize that technology is only a supporting tool; the decisive factor remains a comprehensive risk management strategy and the involvement of the entire organization.

Simultaneously, Ms. Jasmine Wee - Regional Partner Channel Manager, KnowBe4, introduced specialized resources for partners, helping Mi2 and the reseller ecosystem enhance their competitiveness and effectively implement KnowBe4's Human Risk Management vision in the Vietnamese market.

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Alex Low emphasized that the human factor is one of the biggest risks to businesses.

Building a security culture - A long-term step for Vietnamese businesses.
In the digital age, many experts agree that for effective and sustainable security, businesses must start with their people. The overarching message at the event emphasized a crucial shift: building a security culture is a long-term strategy, not a temporary campaign.

To achieve this goal, businesses need to focus on the following pillars:

Transforming mindset: Shifting from traditional training methods to risk management based on data and real-world behavior.

Double benefit: Minimizing shortcomings from "human factors" while increasing credibility with customers.

Preparedness: Proactively assess internal capabilities and stay updated on technological trends to build a security roadmap that is compatible with the scale of operations.

A representative from Mi2 emphasized, “Mi2 believes that becoming a distributor of KnowBe4 in Vietnam will help our Partner diversify its security layers and open up a new way of thinking in the information security industry: focusing on human risk management.”

Mi2 is committed to partnering with organizations in deploying the HRM+ platform and building a robust security culture, protecting the human link in the ever-changing challenges.”

(Source: Mi Mi Information Technology Joint Stock Company)

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/mi2-hop-tac-phan-phoi-chien-luoc-cung-knowbe4-2502132.html