New research provides insights into Cyber Security Awareness and Phishing: Cyber Security Today Weekend for October 5, 2024
Description
Unveiling the Truth: Insights into Cyber Security Awareness and Phishing
In a special crossover episode of Cyber Security Today and Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the biases and challenges in technology marketing research with guest David Shipley, head of Beauceron Security. The conversation examines the significance of security awareness, focusing on phishing simulations. Shipley shares insights from his research, emphasizing the optimal frequency of monthly phishing tests and the importance of reporting rates. The episode also covers the psychological aspects of cyber security, sustainability of gamification in training, and highlights the need for balancing training demands to avoid negative impacts of overtraining. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the insights shared and respond with their thoughts on the program's format.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:15 The Problem with Technology Marketing Research
00:46 Bias in Research and Media
01:33 Importance of Objective Research
02:24 Introducing David Shipley and His Research
03:08 Understanding Human Behavior in Cybersecurity
05:38 Phishing Research and Findings
07:19 Effective Phishing Simulations
15:02 Insights from Phishing Data
22:14 The Importance of Reporting and Feedback
22:32 Multi-Channel Communication Strategies
23:53 Gamification and Personal Cyber Risk Scores
25:16 Behavioral Economics in Cybersecurity
27:07 The Impact of Intrinsic Motivation
29:22 The Role of Psychology in Cybersecurity
30:15 The Framing Effect and Security Perception
32:19 Optimism Bias and Security Awareness
35:00 The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Training
37:29 Anchoring Bias and Phishing Indicators
39:03 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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