How to Prevent Phishing Emails by Reducing Human Risk

KnowBe4's guide explains how modern phishing attacks exploit human behavior and outlines combined technical and human-focused defenses—including spam filters, authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), security awareness training, real-time coaching, reporting tools (Phish Alert Button), and AI-driven personalization—to reduce phishing risk and improve incident reporting and response.