The report references the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures( TCFD), the Global Reporting Initiative( GRI) Standards, Sustainability Accountability Standards Board( SASB) Standards and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals( UN SDGs).

Key highlights include: driving AI-powered security innovation; strengthening global cybercrime-fighting efforts, including contributions to INTERPOL and the World Economic Forum; and setting science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Fortinet also reported increased product energy efficiency, the introduction of FSC-certified packaging and a reduction in plastic use.

The company has trained over 630,000 individuals in cybersecurity since 2022 and joined the European Commission’ s Cybersecurity Skills Academy. Fortinet reports that 100 % of its top contract manufacturers and distributors completed business ethics and compliance training. The company has also expanded its ISO 27001 / 17 / 18 certifications and SOC2 Type II examinations.

Fortinet’ s sustainability progress has been recognised by inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, an improved CDP Climate Change rating along with accolades from Glassdoor, Great Place to Work and Forbes.

Michael Xie, Founder, President and CTO at Fortinet, said:“ As Digital Transformation accelerates, cybersecurity is more critical than ever to safeguarding businesses, the global economy and society at large. We are proud of the progress we’ ve made and remain committed to integrating sustainability across all aspects of our operations.”

new KnowBe4 survey, Security Approaches Around the Globe: The Confidence Gap, reveals a disparity between employee

The research indicates that while 86 % of employees believe they can identify phishing emails, nearly half have fallen victim to scams.

The study, which surveyed professionals across the UK, USA, Germany, France, Netherlands and South Africa, found that South Africa reported the highest scam victimisation rate, despite also having high confidence levels. This suggests that misplaced confidence can create a false sense of security. The report also emphasises the importance of a transparent security culture, noting that while 56 % of employees feel comfortable reporting security concerns, one in 10 still hesitate.

with hands-on, scenario-based training. True cyber-resilience comes not from assumed knowledge but from continuous education, realworld testing and an adaptive security mindset.”

KnowBe4’ s findings underscore the need for personalised and adaptive training that addresses individual employee needs and evolving cybertactics. The company argues that organisations prioritising this approach will not only reduce risk but also cultivate a genuine security-first culture.

“ Overconfidence fosters a dangerous blind spot – employees assume they are scam-savvy when, in reality, cybercriminals can exploit more than 30 susceptibility factors, including psychological and cognitive biases, situational awareness gaps, behavioural tendencies and even demographic traits,” said Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist, KnowBe4.

“ With phishing, AI-driven social engineering and deepfake scams evolving rapidly, organisations must counteract misplaced confidence

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