Security for the Masses - How to Stop Preaching to the Choir and Get Involved

Explore the critical importance of making information security accessible and engaging for everyone in this insightful 51-minute conference talk. Learn how to break out of the InfoSec echo chamber and redefine the narrative surrounding cybersecurity. Discover strategies for building champions, gaining trust, and implementing security changes across all layers of an organization. Gain valuable insights from Siren Hofvander's extensive experience in teaching companies how to integrate security effectively. Understand common security problems, why security initiatives often fail, and how to overcome the challenges of user engagement. Delve into practical approaches for working with security, including understanding trust boundaries, prioritizing issues, and asking the right questions. Leave with actionable guidelines to successfully implement security measures and foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout your organization.

Intro
Who is Siren
Common security problems
Why security fails
The dreaded user
The reality of security
Special skills needed
The customer doesnt ask
How to work with security
The big security secret
Trust boundaries
Not every fire needs to be put out
The sky is rarely falling
Ask the question
Where to start
Questions