Overview

June 8

Behind all the technology deployed to help governments deliver better services, there are people —and those people can be manipulated and tricked by clever cybercriminals. Teaching employees how to avoid becoming an unwitting accomplice to sophisticated criminal attacks is vital to government cybersecurity.

Unfortunately, cybersecurity training usually looks something like this:

Staff is assigned mandatory cybersecurity courses, such as Phishing and Security Awareness Training (PSAT), often as part of their busy onboarding weeks.
Staff quickly breezes through the course and completes a rudimentary knowledge check.
The same or similar course is completed by staff as often as necessary to ensure compliance standards are met.

Compliance and security are not the same thing, which is why this approach fails to promote meaningful behavioral change that drives risk reduction and can create a false sense of security.

On June 8, 2023, a panel of cybersecurity experts will weigh in on the best practices for building a cyber-aware workforce.

Join this 30-minute, interactive webinar to learn:

Why traditional cybersecurity training falls short
The value of holistic cybersecurity education
How to create lasting behavioral change that mitigates cybersecurity risk

Speakers

Mark Sangster

Vice President, Chief of Strategy, Adlumin Inc.

Before joining Adlumin, Sangster established his 25-year InfoSec career at industry giants like Intel Corporation, BlackBerry, and Cisco Systems. His experience unites a strong technical aptitude and an intuitive understanding of regulatory agencies. During his time at BlackBerry, Sangster worked on the first secure devices for government agencies. Since then, he has continued to build mutually beneficial relationships with regulatory agencies in key sectors. In addition to his industry experience, Sangster is the author of No Safe Harbor: The Inside Truth about Cybercrime and How to Protect Your Business. His thought-provoking work and perspective on shifting risk trends have influenced industry thought leaders. Sangster has spoken at international conferences and prestigious stages as an award-winning speaker, including the Harvard Law School and RSA Conference. He has appeared on CNN News Hour to provide expert opinions on international cybercrime issues. He is a go-to subject matter expert for leading publications and media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, covering major data breach events. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Western Ontario and a Business Diploma from Humber College in Toronto, Canada.

Deb Snyder — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Deborah is an accomplished C-level influencer, with a broad range of experience in government, policy, cybersecurity, privacy and information technology. An experienced and highly respected thought leader who has held executive roles for over two decades. She recently retired from her position as New York state’s chief information security officer (CISO) after over 35 years of public service. She holds multiple industry certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); SANS Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) Global Information Assurance Certification; and Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Webinar

Reducing the Human Component of Cybersecurity Risk