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Forget Awareness - Reinventing the Way We Secure Human Behavior

Tech Theater 2

Starts: April 17, 2025 1:00 pm
Ends: 2:00 pm
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Forget Awareness – Reinventing the Way We Secure Human Behavior

Abstract:

Traditional Security Awareness Training (SAT) has long been the frontline strategy for reducing human-related cyber risks. Yet, despite significant investment, the persistent challenge of human-driven breaches reveals critical limitations in conventional SAT methods. Human Risk Management Plus (HRM+) emerges as an innovative approach, merging behavioral insights, continuous education, and advanced analytics to proactively secure organizations at the human level. By integrating cutting-edge technology, real-time behavioral analysis, and adaptive strategies, HRM+ transforms cybersecurity from static periodic training into dynamic, ongoing risk mitigation. Learn how to address the gaps in traditional SAT programs, introducing a holistic, data-driven approach to managing human risk. Participants will explore how integrating next-generation technologies and behavioral science significantly improves cybersecurity outcomes, creating a proactive and informed security culture.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and overcome the critical shortcomings of traditional Security Awareness Training (SAT) through proactive Human Risk Management (HRM+) strategies.
  • Understand how leveraging behavioral analytics and real-time interventions transforms passive cybersecurity education into active, ongoing risk reduction.
  • Discover practical methods to build and sustain a resilient cybersecurity culture that continuously adapts to evolving human risks in a dynamic threat landscape.
Speakers

James McQuiggan

Advisory CISO / Founder, Apparent Security

James McQuiggan, CISSP, and author brings over 25 years of experience to the cybersecurity field and is the founder and Advisory CISO of Apparent Security, a consulting practice to help organizations deal with Human Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, and social engineering, as well as vCISO for various organizations. His extensive background includes CISO Advisory at Knowbe4, providing thought leadership on various cybersecurity topics. McQuiggan was a senior cybersecurity roles at Siemens Energy and Wind Divisions, where he developed expertise in industry standards, incident response, and industrial control system (ICS) security. In addition to his corporate work, James serves as part-time faculty at Full Sail University, teaching Cyber Threat Intelligence. A dedicated community leader, he currently volunteers with ISC2 as Co-chair of the North American Region Advisory Council and Chair of the Southeast Chapter Regional Management Committee, following an eight-year tenure as President of the ISC2 Central Florida Chapter.