EP05 - The Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Training for Thriving Businesses

"I believe that cyber security training really needs to be a cultural shift in businesses. And it needs to be something that's done not just once a year, but maybe have, like, the security training we use has a once a year longer format program, and then it has micro trainings throughout the year."

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Business and Bytes Podcast, "Why is Cyber Security Training so important?" with your hosts Emelio Mejia and John Hansman. Today we unpack the critical necessity of cybersecurity training in the modern business world.

As the threat landscape evolves with tactics like deepfake technology and phishing scams, we delve into why a once-a-year training seminar is simply not enough. It's about fostering a corporate culture that not only prioritizes cybersecurity from the top down but implements continuous, engaging, and effective educational strategies.

We'll also highlight the significant consequences of a cybersecurity breach and compare them to the minimal investment in regular employee training. From management buy-in to using gamification, we leave no stone unturned, emphasizing the role of employee education alongside robust cybersecurity software.

Join us as we explore this pressing topic, and don't forget to follow us for future episodes where you'll hear from various experts, learn about business success stories, and gain insights into growing your business securely in the digital age.

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Timestamps for your reference:

00:00 Author of cybersecurity chapter in IT book.
04:49 Owners need to lead by example in security.
09:08 Pushing without management buy-in, using gamification.
13:25 Need management support for team-wide compliance effort.
14:40 Encourage ownership to overcome pushback and unify.
19:13 Online security and diligence are essential.
23:45 Human nature to ignore problems until necessary.
25:36 Wife at bank stops scam with questions.
28:15 AI improves language proficiency for non-native speakers.
31:59 Cybersecurity awareness important for work and home.
35:57 Seeking business entrepreneurs for valuable podcast interviews.
37:42 Stay tuned for upcoming guest schedules. Follow us!