Turning a Ship Takes Planning & Effort from Every Angle

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Presented at InfoSecurityEurope 2019 by

Melanie Oldham

Changing the attitudes and behaviours of employees within an organisation can be a gargantuan task. From appropriately managing incidents to creating efficient communication channels, mobilising the workforce to be an integral part of your cybersecurity strategy is now more critical than ever.Like changing the direction of an ocean liner, planning, time and many influential factors need to be taken into account to avoid risk. For novice sailors the journey can seem daunting at the start, with the expectancy of rough and turbulent times ahead. This talk will share experiences to help navigate the ever-changing waters of cybersecurity.Learning Outcomes:Learn how taking a multi-pronged approach to your organisation's information security awareness can simplify creating a secure culture.Discover the benefits of training your employees in a controlled environment.Learn how you can avoid the common pitfalls when it comes to training your employees.Understand the importance of how clear communication between employees and security officers can stimulate positive behaviour change.Understand the need behind building a team that strengthens an organisation's defence against threats.