Building Your Human Firewall

Explore a conference talk from BSides Cleveland 2017 that delves into the concept of building a "human firewall" for enhanced cybersecurity. Learn from security experts Christopher Jones and John Winkler as they discuss the importance of human factors in network security. Discover why traditional cyber awareness training often falls short and how to transform your organization into an effective blue team. Gain insights on personalized, low-friction, and adaptive security awareness strategies. Examine real-world examples, including the Anthem data breach, and understand the value of alternative content in training. Explore resources for improving your organization's security posture and learn why shaming employees is counterproductive. Acquire valuable knowledge to strengthen your organization's human firewall and overall cybersecurity defenses.

Introduction
About John Winkler
About Christopher Jones
What is Human Firewall
Network Security
The Real Problem
The Moral of the Story
Cyber Awareness Training
Security Awareness Training
Turn Your Organization into Your Blue Team
Personalized Lowfriction Adaptive
Alternative Content
Anthem Data Breach
Resources
Value Analysis
Shaming Employees