Top 5 Security Awareness Mistakes According to Behavior Science
[Abstract]
85% of successful data breaches are the result of human behavior. To develop an effective security awareness program, security professionals need to understand social and behavioral psychology, human cognition, change management and even advertising. This talk cites 5 studies from social psychology and behavioral sciences explaining why these mistakes would hinder positive change in employee’s behavior and negatively impact your security awareness efforts. Real-world examples are demonstrated.
[Speaker Bios]
Elshafei is a three time recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award in Consumer Security for his technical contributions and community engagement in Windows security. His expertise in cybersecurity started in 2005 and by 2007 he was a contributing author for the book, “Rootkits for Dummies”. In the past three years he was the Chief security awareness advisor for over 36 government organizations and large corporations.