Cyber Empathy
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Empathy over ego: why we're angry at the wrong people in cybersecurity
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever someone says humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity, besides educating through fear, they are crafting a narrative, creating a reality ...
A hacker's guide to changing the world
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Corman is a security strategist, philosopher, and co-founder of I am The Cavalry, a collective of professionals from technology, law, and publi...
Who says cybersecurity canât be fun? How humor bands us together
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Javvad is a brilliant Security Awareness Advocate, Speaker, sharp industry commentator, and one of the most prolific bloggers in the community. His na...
A convincing case for optimism: why data privacy is coded into our culture
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many accounts on different websites do you have? Sharing our personal information online as a condition to access content has become a reflex. We...
The underrated role of self-awareness in cybersecurity with Alyssa Miller
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you boil cybersecurity down to its essence, you'll find a hacker doing their best to educate, communicate, and help people see the world the way th...
Creating change through hacking, teaching, and leading
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iâve had dozens of conversations exploring the need for empathy and compassion in cybersecurity, from supporting victims of cybercrime to acknowledg...
Mission before money: refocusing cybersecurity on what matters
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an industry whose goal is to protect people, purely profit-driven marketing makes no sense - and certainly doesnât work.After over a decade of ru...
From code to compassion: how to use Nonviolent Communication to elevate cybersecurity
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The blame game is a strong reflex in cybersecurity for many people. Pointing fingers at the human error that caused the breach, complaining about the ...
Cybersecurity craves human connection
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity has a human heartbeat. The variety of backgrounds that people in this space have enriches an industry that is day by day more intereste...
Neurohacking: blending science, security, and sound
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A̶l̶m̶o̶s̶t̶ every route in cybersecurity lands on empathy. Despite its ultimate goal of protecting data, information security remains a people-...
Cybertrauma: the invisible scars of constant connectivity
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Among the undeniable advantages of the hyperconnected world we learned to live in, some adverse effects lurk behind the algorithm's rewards. Theyâre...
Where passion meets purpose: exploring security as a universal value
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The world has seen many transformations in the workspace during the last few years; some of them stuck, some didn't. Workers prioritizing personal rel...
Why being kind is the harder thing to do
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm joined by one of the first people who raised the empathy flag in cybersecurity and inspired the creation of this podcast, Jays...
Why cybersecurity thrives on authenticity, confidence, deep empathy
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The "good vs. evil" battle is an integral part of cybersecurity's origin story. While itâs motivating and energizing, it also comes with language de...
The 7 habits of highly empathetic people
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
âKnowing and not doing is the same as not knowing.âJoin Sebastian Avarvarei and myself as we dive deep into the layers of self-development, cybers...
Facing fear and finding joy - how I put empathy to work
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"To see others more clearly, set aside your opinions, advice, and judgment, and put their truth above your own." Greg McKeownIn this episode, as an op...
Ethical hackers and the legacy of the Hacker Manifesto
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of The Hacker Manifesto solely as a rant against corporations, the government, and all authorities is reductive. The volume also appeals to c...
Empathy in cybersecurity is about picking a side
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of the power, wealth, or influence a person or company might have, the only thing that can protect them from being hacked is another great ...
How to engage the Human OS in cybersecurity with the Heart, Head, and Hands method
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what happens when "the ask is too high and the trust is too low" in cybersecurity? Requests related to cybersecurity fall flat. If youâ...
Practical empathy is crucial to attracting cybersecurity talent
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many young writers feel every subject in cybersecurity has already been exhausted. This is probably true for many topics, but that doesn't mean the co...
Cybersecurity is about loving other people
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do Hercules and ancient Greek philosophers have to do with cybersecurity?Todayâs guest, Anastasios Arampatzis, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy S...
Creating psychological safety in cybersecurity
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Psychological safety doesn't just help performance. It also creates space for us to name problems, admit vulnerabilities, and then find ways to get be...
Why security teams need an empathy filter
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone who works in cybersecurity needs this reminder from time to time: people who are not in this space arenât obsessed with the latest attacks ...
From fear to friendship: how positive language boosts cybersecurity awareness
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poor communication is a major roadblock in getting people to adopt cyber-safe habits. It also created a major disconnect between information security ...
How emotions shape human behavior in cybersecurity
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are critical to advancing cybersecurity on all fronts, whether itâs keeping an organization safe or building safer software. Using security s...
Rethinking communication in the cybersecurity space
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest barriers to promoting safe practices in cyberspace is attitude â both from users and from specialists in the industry. People wh...
The value of approachability in cybersecurity
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The key to being a successful cybersecurity expert is to be approachable and understand the needs of others.Cybersecurity is a continuous process that...
The art of listening
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest communication problem we have is that we listen with the intention of replying instead of understanding. This takes away the safety net th...
Attaining a fulfilling life in the cybersecurity industry
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you take time to replenish, you can serve from the overflow and avoid burnout.Cybersecurity is a stressful industry that demands a lot of commitm...
Building emotional resilience to fight disinformation
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of cybersecurity, not all information is power.In fact, âonly the right amount of the right information is power.â Too much informati...
The role of empathy in the fight against stalkerware
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs social media-dominated world, the word stalking has been flipped to mean being harmlessly followed online, getting a âlikeâ, getting ...
The empathetic side of secure software development
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the high stake world of software development, it is easy to put aside empathy and prioritize meeting deadlines. After all, developers are key playe...
Cybersecurity tips for small business owners
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reality check: most cyberattacks and privacy infringements are not a result of sophisticated hacking done by malicious adversaries who want to hold yo...
Cybersecurity books that help us understand technology
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
âIt doesnât go wrong, it starts wrong.âThis captures the privacy and security challenges that existing and new technologies alike are facing. W...
Perfect privacy vs. good enough privacy
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Privacy gets thrown around a lot these days. But talking more about it doesnât often solve the problem of its lack of emotional resonance with most ...
How empathy helps decision-makers connect the dots
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs almost impossible to build a culture where security is central to big decisions without someone leading the way â someone who cares so deeply...
Making a positive contribution to cybersecurity
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creating real change in peopleâs behavior is one of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity. Thatâs why I often tell people with no connection to ...
Replacing fear with empathy in cybersecurity communication
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the cybersecurity field, communication strategies will only take you as far as your understanding of human nature extends. Our guest today is Mela...
How a technology journalist creates empathy
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Technology has permeated almost all aspects of our lives and, with the current advancements, itâll seep into even more layers of society. Sometimes,...
Building and Selling Cybersecurity Solutions - with Empathy
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you develop and sell a cybersecurity solution without sensationalizing it to create fear and panic buying?Well, you need to build trust with po...
Empathy in Digital Assets Security
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Digital assets such as cryptocurrencies are revolutionizing how we transact and store wealth. However, they have introduced new cyber threats that go ...
Empathy in Ethical Hacking
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you remain empathetic when your job is to act like an attacker and point out issues with security systems?With all its military language, cyber...
Cybersecurity - A designerâs perspective
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber security goes beyond protecting your digital assets!The unique part of cybersecurity is that the more you know about it, the less secure you fee...
Am I being tracked? Solutions to online user tracking
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you making mindful choices in your digital life?Many companies have been profiting from exploiting your data, whether you choose to share it or un...
A considerate view to cybersecurity
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A secure world is a better world!In a world where technology is advancing at lightning speed, security can sometimes seem to be lagging behind. This i...
Why I chose an empathetic approach to cybersecurity
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Iâll share with you how I ended up in the field of cybersecurity and how I am trying to bridge the gap between the general perception and wha...