EPISODE 17: F.U.D Off! Cybersecurity Awareness Beyond Compliance and Boredom

This Episode we are joined by Damjan Obal, Head of design at Ardoq, lecturer and international speaker on all things design and data.  In this episode, F.U.D OFF! - Cybersecurity Awareness Beyond Compliance and Boredom, we learn from Damjan about the importance of storytelling, the difference between game theory and gamification, what accessibility champions get so right that we in security get it so wrong, and how to design a security awareness programme that resonates with people and encourages empathy and behavioural change.  F.U.D - Fear, uncertainty and Doubt have been a mainstay in cybersecurity messaging but is it serving us or is it just turning people off our messaging? Find in this episode if there is another way and if we should just tell F.U.D to F.U.D off for good! —————— In this Episode we cover: How to use storytelling effectively: Why do we only talk about the stuff nobody cares about when we have such great stories to tell! Finding your ‘WHY’: The first steps towards making your security engagements salient, relevant and focused on the bigger picture Game Theory vs. Gamification: How do you use either effectively to make security awareness training more interesting and relevant F.U.D Off: Why fear-mongering doesn’t work and how the odd joke might engage your audience better Lessons from the world of accessibility: Learning how the principles of good accessibility might lead to better security controls and buy-in