Securing the Human in a Digital World, James McQuiggan | Podcast Ep. 97

Cyber criminals love to take advantage of human behavior, which is why social engineering remains a top attack vector. Hear how James McQuiggan, Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, helps people make smarter security decisions, with training for all levels, phishing assessments, and mitigating controls. In this episode, James and Joe discuss emerging techniques driven by sophisticated, generative AI and strategies you can employ to educate users and reduce the risk of cyberattacks both at work and at home.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:34 The Importance of the Human Side of Security
03:07 Social Engineering and Phishing Techniques
09:08 The Impact of Generative AI on Phishing Campaigns
10:46 The Cyber Weapons Race and the Need for Security Awareness
12:01 Creating a Positive Security Culture
15:07 Best Practices for Phishing Campaigns
17:25 Expanding Security Solutions to Personal Lives
23:09 Establishing a Comprehensive Cyber Awareness Program
29:22 The Importance of Diversity in Security Programs
32:07 The Power of Simplifying Security Messages
36:36 Liability and Transparency in Security Incidents
38:04 The Need for Stronger Security Measures
39:02 Regulations and Accountability
40:30 Changing Board Perspectives on Cybersecurity
41:18 CISOs and Board Responsibilities
42:48 The Role of Training and Expertise
43:42 Mitigating Risks and Reducing Attack Surfaces
46:51 The Future of Human Security
47:43 Resources for Security Awareness
49:14 Final Words of Wisdom
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