Opening: Relying on employee loyalty is ineffective; focusing on their personal interests yields better security compliance. Quote: "

There's not as much loyalty... What do they passionately care about their kids, their family... that's what they want...

" Takeaway:

• Recognize employees prioritize personal interests.
• Align initiatives with their values.
• Personal awareness benefits corporate security.

Opening: Personal incidents highlight vulnerabilities and inspire improved security measures. Quote: "

But a few weeks ago, my mother-in-law calls me... she realizes that she's been hacked... And I'm like, this is not acceptable... So I've stepped up my game...

" Takeaway:

• Personal stories underline importance.
• Experiencing cybercrime motivates action.
• Sharing experiences educates others.

Opening: Persuading employees to follow security policies leads to better compliance than strict enforcement. Quote: "

Your job as a ciso is to minimize and reduce that number... The best tool for doing that is persuasion... explaining why this is important.

" Takeaway:

• Understanding fosters cooperation.
• Persuasion encourages proactive culture.
• Communication strategies are essential.

Opening: Knowing how cybercriminals operate helps in developing strategies to prevent attacks and protect individuals. Quote: "

Most attacks exploit and take advantage of humans... When I explain how Attackers work and why they do that, most of the time they then follow the policy.

" Takeaway:

• Educate employees about attacker methods.
• Understanding helps craft defenses.
• Awareness reduces social engineering success.

Opening: Children face significant online risks; cybersecurity education is vital for their protection. Quote: "

One out of 11 Children is gonna be a victim of online crime before they're 18... This is real. I got their attention. Then I give them tips to keep their family and kids safe online.

" Takeaway:

• Raise awareness about risks to children.
• Provide practical safety tips.
• Protecting children boosts overall awareness.

Opening: By focusing on what employees care about, CISOs can enhance security awareness and reduce vulnerabilities. Quote: "

What do employees at your company really want?... They want their kids to be safe... So give them what they want... When I do my corporate user awareness, it's all about protecting your kids and your family.

" Takeaway:

• Tailor training to personal concerns.
• Family safety increases engagement.
• Home skills translate to work practices.

Opening: To enhance security, CISOs must engage and persuade employees to understand and follow security policies. Quote: "

The more we can explain to them the better... The best tool for doing that is persuasion... You persuading them and explaining to them why this is important and why this is critical.

" Takeaway:

• Use persuasion and communication.
• Educate on the importance behind policies.
• Effective awareness training reduces incidents.

Opening: As society digitizes, cybercrime is replacing traditional physical crimes due to lower risks and higher rewards. Quote: "

If you want to rob a bank in person. It's hard, it's high risk... really smart people that are criminals are gonna go... Unfortunately, doing like what they tried to do with my mother-in-law.

" Takeaway:

• Cybercriminals prefer online crimes.
• Adjust security strategies to address increasing cybercrime.
• Awareness of this shift aids in better defenses.

Opening: Employees often unintentionally become the weakest link in security; educating them is crucial to prevent breaches. Quote: "

Your biggest job as a ciso is to convince your employees to follow the policy... The weakest link is the human most attacks, exploit and take advantage of humans.... The more we can explain to them the better.

" Takeaway:

• Persuasion is more effective than enforcement.
• Employees need to understand the 'why' behind policies.
• Effective communication reduces vulnerabilities.

Opening: Cybercriminals frequently target the elderly, exploiting their trust and unfamiliarity with technology, resulting in serious financial losses. Quote: "

But a few weeks ago, my mother-in-law calls me... she got a call which she thought was from an internet provider... By the time she finishes, she realizes that this is a scam... They did transfer $25,000...

" Takeaway:

• Elderly individuals are prime targets for cybercrime.
• Educate family members about common scams.
• Act quickly if a breach occurs to minimize losses.