National Social Engineering Day was established by KnowBe4 and approved by the National Day Calendar Registrar in 2024. Each year on August 6, National Social Engineering Day raises awareness about various social engineering threats and promotes better cybersecurity practices.
August 6 honors the birthday of Kevin Mitnick, the late Chief Hacking Officer of KnowBe4 and one of the world's most renowned hackers and social engineers. Mitnick's expertise and experiences highlight the importance of cybersecurity awareness. The late Kevin Mitnick was an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist who helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics.