In this podcast, I enjoyed talking with Chirag Shah, Model N’s Global Information Security Officer and Data Privacy Officer, about creating a security-minded culture. Infusing a security culture within organizations starts with leadership buy-in and support. Chirag highlighted the need for interactive and engaging training programs tailored to specific departments, involving real-world examples and practical scenarios. He stressed the significance of fostering a security mindset among employees through daily reminders and reinforcement and leveraging free or low-cost resources to implement effective security awareness programs. Chirag also emphasized the need for a strategic approach to security and a security-minded culture where employees are empowered and responsible for maintaining a strong security posture.
Action Items
Develop an interactive that delivers bite-sized security awareness content, quizzes, and scores performance.
Organize escape room and security hackathon events as hands-on learning initiatives.
Contextualize training for specific employee roles and responsibilities.
Incorporate security into employees’ goals and recognize adherence to policies.
Lead by example and make security part of a company’s vision and operations
This article was originally published on Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast.
