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Bridging psychology and cybersecurity

In this episode of Behave, host Munya Hoto welcomes Alison Crockford, the Information Security Senior Adviser at Euroclear, for an insightful discussion about the world of information security and the challenges of building a security culture within organizations.

Interdisciplinary security

With a long career of research in the space, Dr Nurse explores the interdisciplinary nature of cybersecurity, privacy and trust, especially considering the impact of new technologies on these areas.

Mental health culture and cybersecurity

Today, they discuss how Stephen approaches the many changes we see year after year – from the hygiene of security to how teaching real-world examples outside of a work environment can help employees truly understand the importance of security when online in any capacity.

Standardizing appropriate cyber behavior

In their engaging discussion today, Ben and Leanne chat about the importance of creating useful resources and learning strategies for staff, the quality and delivery difference for off-the-shelf resources versus original, and the imperative need for psychological safety in your organization.

Identifying a strong security culture

Embark on a captivating journey with the Behave Podcast’s latest episode! Janet explores the importance of a good security awareness program and what separates the group, as well as sharing insight she has gained over in her long career in the industry.

Communicating security to senior executives

Join Vic Djondo as we discuss the importance of presenting security to senior executives in a language they would understand, transforming the conversation from a negative point of view to an opportunity, and ensuring a network of champions at country level.

Why compliance matters

Catherine unpacks the idea that people are the weakest link, offering insight on where the industry is lacking and on the impact of cybersecurity regulation on the pharmaceutical industry. And finally, a few tips for women working in male-dominated spaces.

Evolving with technology

Oge explains how the financial sector is progressing towards a more cyber secure future, and how we need to continue to evolve through innovation. She also discusses how to empower employees to be individual problem solvers and the importance of using metrics to improve performance.

Don't reinvent the wheel

A little advice to anyone starting out in the industry. And a lot on the weight human behavior carries in cybersecurity, how your best efforts can go to waste if you only consider the technical side, and how password culture has, and still is, evolving towards a more secure future.

Keep it simple, keep it secure

Lisa discusses her role and her day-to-day at DocuSign, fund allocation, tips on incentivizing people to work toward a more secure environment, and the benefits of simplifying processes for people to build trust and reliance in your security force.

How you incentivize human behavior

Ava looks back at how she went from picking apart computers as a child to working in cybersecurity today, what’s involved in successfully changing human behavior, and what we can do to change the perception that humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity.

How leaders build a strong security culture

Niamh debunks the misconception that cybersecurity is only about technology and reveals that it’s more about using data to understand what’s needed to support an organization’s growth. She also talks about building a strong security culture that supports growth, how women looking to enter the security space can build their network, and what it really means to be a CISO.

Why everyone should be a frontline defender in security

Three key insights on cybersecurity—according to an expert. We also discuss how 3,500 people should be frontline defenders against cyber attacks, why reports on human error do more harm than good, and why Dan thinks “cybersecurity” is a buzzword.

Building a security program from scratch

Linda and Louise reveal the benefits of sharing a role while building security programs from scratch, the importance of communicating the results your programs produce to execs, and the future of cybersecurity.

Humanizing Cybersecurity

What’s the difference between having technical skills and being technical? How do your colleagues—and your relationship with them—shape the success of your security program? What does it mean to “humanize” cybersecurity?

Empowering a security team

We explore the intersection of psychology and cybersecurity, the impact of quality leadership, the availability and accessibility of useful security data, and what to do if you're not getting the support you need.

Having a people-centric Cybersecurity culture

Discover the inspirational story of how Lianne fought her way into cybersecurity—and the lessons and achievements she picked up along the way. We also take a look at diversity in cybersecurity, the dangers of jargon, and the importance of including non-technical people.

The impact of collaboration

From customer data and security in the financial industry, to the importance of collaborative conversations around risk culture and human behavior, women in leadership, and so much more.

The importance of building trust

How can we catalyze behavior change? Why trust is foundational to success, and how to focus on reducing risk and keeping people secure (without getting distracted by semantics).

Cybersecurity as a life skill

What does it mean to lead a security team? We discuss the importance of culture, how to build a supportive team that knows why they do what they do, and how to make cybersecurity more engaging in a time when it's become a life skill.

Human risk calls for human solutions

We can't solve human risks by throwing technology at the problem—criminals will always find a way around it. An appeal for security teams to zero in on human cyber risk, and a look at the rise of email-, phone-, and text-based attacks.

Creating a security conscious culture

Today, they explore the critical importance of aligning security practices with the day-to-day operations of employees. From understanding the psychology behind security behavior to implementing practical strategies that resonate with diverse teams, Matt shares valuable insights on how to cultivate a security-conscious workforce.

Psychological safety in cybersecurity

The discussion revolves around their unique journey into the world of cybersecurity and team dynamics, highlighting the critical need for psychological safety within cybersecurity ecosystems.

Navigating burnout

Yanya’s unconventional journey into the cybersecurity realm, starting from a legal background and traversing international roles, brought a unique perspective to the discussion. She began her career as a criminal prosecutor and later moved on to the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross, then to her current role at Accenture in Switzerland, where she focuses on human factors in security.

Security Awareness Efforts Fall Short. Now What?

In this week’s episode, host Joe Giddens sits down with Julie Haney, a computer scientist and usable cybersecurity program lead at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Julie has built an extensive career in the cybersecurity field, having worked for over 20 years in the US Department of Defense. She has a Ph.D. in human-centered computing and has researched the human element of cybersecurity.

Investigations and forensics

Mo is recognized as an authority in the security industry with an extensive career spanning nearly 20 years. His journey into the security field began in helpdesk and desktop support roles, gradually moving into security investigations and forensics, with this exposure to the human side of security, particularly user understanding and behavior, igniting his interest in security culture.

Urgency in adopting human risk management

Ash has worked extensively across UK Government departments, FTSE/FORBES organizations and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), in addition to authoring the UK’s first quantitative framework and actuarial model for information risk. He has also served as a media commentator for Sky News & ITV on cyber security issues.

Global security and local implementation

Mora’s captivating journey began in her native Argentina, where her background in journalism and communication led her to the intriguing intersection of security and human behavior.

Building a positive security culture

In their discussion today, Ben and Itamar discuss the challenges surrounding a positive security training culture, what Itamar has learned across his many roles, as well as the attitude you need to have to do your best in combating human error.