NINJIO, a cybersecurity awareness company that leads the industry in customer satisfaction, has acquired DCOYA – an advanced behaviour-centric cybersecurity solutions provider. The combination of NINJIO’s engaging cybersecurity content with DCOYA’s powerful machine-learning-driven cybersecurity awareness platform will give CISOs and other company leaders the most effective cybersecurity awareness training toolkit on the market.
Like NINJIO, DCOYA focuses on behaviour modification – an approach that’s only becoming more crucial as cybercriminals continue to rely on social engineering to infiltrate companies and steal sensitive information. DCOYA’s technology works backwards from the psychological tactics of the most successful human-related hacks. The new solution will allow NINJIO to determine a person’s area of greatest vulnerability (greed, fear, obedience, and others) and provide reinforcing education that specifically addresses that vulnerability. Additionally, the acquisition of DCOYA will allow NINJIO to track and report how individuals, subgroups, and whole companies improve over time, allowing CISOs and CIOs to see the results of their behaviour change tactics, beyond simulated phishing failure and reporting. These resources empower NINJIO to provide a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness solution to its customers that is unlike anything currently available.
“DCOYA is a perfect fit for NINJIO because the team is aligned with our core philosophy,” says NINJIO CEO Shaun McAlmont. “We already offer the best behaviour-based learning content in the market, as well as an integrated LMS, simulated phishing tests, and reporting. We are thrilled to add a set of digital tools that will make our platform even more proactive, automated, and data-driven. DCOYA’s machine-learning-powered technology enables us to meet a security professional’s specific needs and streamline their approach to cybersecurity.”
DCOYA’s emphasis on behavioural neuroscience stems from the basic human motivations hackers use to exploit individuals. Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 82 percent of breaches involved a human element, which highlights the “importance of having a strong security awareness program.” A vital component of any cybersecurity awareness program is the ability to determine whether it’s actually leading to sustainable behaviour change among employees. NINJIO will leverage DCOYA’s sophisticated technology to give security leaders a clearer picture of what employees are learning, where reinforcement is necessary, and how companies can continue to establish a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Customers will also have access to benchmarking so they can see how they’re performing relative to their peers.
“It was clear to us that connecting to NINJIO meets our vision to lead cybersecurity awareness into a safer place for all users. In fact, it was one of the easiest decisions we have made,” said Asaf Kostel, CEO of DCOYA. Additionally, he added, “The combined capabilities and solutions of both companies will revolutionize the cybersecurity awareness landscape. As we see it, changing behaviour based on science and AI is an important and significant step towards a safer world in terms of cyber awareness and reflects a complete fit for the shared vision.”
