Public Sector Adopts Human Risk Management Strategy

A recent KnowBe4 report warns that U.S. government and education entities face a "perfect storm" of surging ransomware and phishing, chronic resource shortages, and rising compliance pressures, noting local governments comprised 43% of ransomware victims in 2025. The report urges shifting from checklist training to unified Human Risk Management with real-time coaching, AI agents, and culture change to build resilience.