Re-thinking The Human Factor with Bruce Hallas
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Lessons from the world of coffee!
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key performance metrics
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we re-visit an earlier theme explored in this series. The theme of mesurement and metrics. The question of how to measure awareness, b...
The security function's culture.
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a peek at the role of the security teams' own culture and its impact on the broader organisational culture. This, is an import...
An appointment with the Doctor to discuss culture, behaviour and decision making.
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a regular listener then you will have already met today's guest Dr. Char Sample. Char is a force at work deep within the information securit...
Insights from advertising for security awareness professionals.
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by a guest who has committed their career to the world of advertising agency work. Influencing target audiences awarenes...
A Human Resource view on Information Security Awareness and Education
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The role of the human resources function, in the the overall process of employee awareness, behavioru and culture can't be under stated. In the early ...
Embracing Diverse Skills When Building an Effective Education and Awareness Team.
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I first got involved in "information security" 20+ years ago, I found myself almost entirely surrounded by industry peers whose training and expe...
The Science Behind Metrics
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding relevent metrics, for security awareness, behaviour and culture has been a long standing challenge which the information security industry h...
Insights from Educational Psychology for Information Security Professionals
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Educating employees on their roles and responsilities when it comes to information security and data protection, is common sense, and, even if you don...
Understand the forces at play.
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, is Dr. Ben Evans. Ben is an aeronautical engineer, and he's applying his understanding of the forces at play, to the seemingly insurmountab...
The human factor. A view from Brazil.
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look through the eyes and experiences of an education and awareness manager from Brazil. We explore the consistent challenges, no m...
Versace, Burberry and Lacoste. Thoughts from branding.
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the world of branding with the out standing Geraldine Michel and explore possibilities for security professionals respon...
An internal communications perspective.
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Internal communications is a major stakeholder in employee awareness, behaviour and culture. We often defer to their skills and experience as the spec...
The human factor in the middle of a major security breach.
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In previous episodes of the podcast we have explored why human judgement and decision making, which drives our behaviour, is heavily influenced by the...
CyberSecurity ABC's
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by my co-authors, Adrian, Ciaran and Jess, of the CyberSecurity ABC's book for a long overdue catch up. We hadn't been abl...
An ex-regulators view on awareness, behaviour and culture.
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Outline: We love a different angle here at Re-thinking the human factor and we think this interview is a great new angle with which to tickle ...
What does it mean to have a people-centric approach to cybersecurity? And, why you should have one?)
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The vast majority of cyber attacks target people, not technology. That's why an approach to cybersecurity that centres around people can be a game cha...
Content is king or so they say! Discover some caveats around the saying as we explore the role of a security influencer.
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with a guest who is on the front line when it comes to employee education and awareness. We talk about video content, tailorin...
What role training materials must play in building security aware-rich organisations?
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing when to deliver the right education, to the right people, at the right time is critical in building security aware teams that succeed. However...
What does it take for security teams to win in the cybersecurity fight?
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity awareness can be one of the most challenging items in any CISO, IT/Security team's agenda as building a program that effectively drives ...
How technology can be a CISO's best friend in changing behaviour.
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Culture is an intrinsic part of what makes us human – it encompasses the social behaviour and norms found in human societies and their individuals. ...
Re-thinking the Human Factor: Cyber Security Mini Series
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Humans have achieved great things, from survival through to prosperity, and all because of how our brains have evolved. However, our physical and cogn...
A conversation with award-winning CISO, Andrew Rose
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with award-winning CISO, Andrew Rose ANDREW ROSE joins us for Series 3, Episode 12 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor Podcast. Join...
Know your cyber security risks, with Prudence Smith
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Know your cyber security risks with Prudence Smith PRUDENCE SMITH joins us for Series 3, Episode 11 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor Podcast. Jo...
Marketing Strategy Applied To Cyber Security with TERRY O'REILLY.
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing Strategy Applied To Cyber Security with TERRY O'REILLY TERRY O'REILLY joins us for Series 3, Episode 10 of the Re-Thinking the Human Fact...
Why we need to re-think the human factor in security, with Bruce Hallas
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why we need to re-think the human factor in security, with Bruce Hallas Bruce Hallas sits in the hot seat for a change as Alexia of Marmalade Box g...
Taking risks to reduce risk, with Eric Ravello
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taking risks to reduce risk, with Eric Ravello If criminals are doing research into human behaviour then they are designing phishing attacks with ...
Simplifying Cyber Security, with Neil Frost
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NEIL FROST joins us for Series 3, Episode 7 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor Podcast. Join us for this straight forward discussion on how to cultiv...
The Accidental Security Specialist, with David Shipley
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Accidental Security Specialist, with David Shipley. Living up to our promise to bring you fantastic guests, David Shipley joins us for Series 3...
Designing Learning Experiences That Stick, with Megan Sumeracki
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DESIGNING LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT STICK, WITH MEGAN SUMERACKI Megan Sumeracki joins us for Series 3, Episode 5 of the Re-Thinking the Human Facto...
Storytelling For Better Cybersecurity, with Sarah Moffat
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling For Better Cybersecurity, with Sarah Moffat Sarah Moffat joins us for Series 3, Episode 4 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor Podcast. Wi...
Applying Marginal Gains One Small Step At A Time, with Chris Fleming
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Applying Marginal Gains One Small Step At A Time, with Chris Fleming. Chris Fleming steps in to join us for Series 3, Episode 3 of the Re-Thinking the...
What Security Awareness Professionals Can Learn From Marketers and Understanding the Customer Journey, with Kenda MacDonald
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What Security Awareness Professionals Can Learn From Marketers and Understanding the Customer Journey, with Kenda MacDonald. Kenda MacDonald joins ...
Reducing Cyber Risk By Reducing Friction, with Jason Hoenich
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reducing Cyber Risk By Reducing Friction, with Jason Hoenich Jason Hoenich joins us as we return for Series 3, Episode 1 of the Re-Thinking the Human ...
Effective Leadership and Successful Organisational Change, with John P. Kotter
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Road to Effective Leadership and Successful Organizational Change, with John P. Kotter John P. Kotter joins us on the show for episode 25 of th...
What children's books can teach us about changing behaviour, with Todd Courtney
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What children's books can teach us about changing behaviour, with Todd Courtney Welcome to episode 24 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor Podcast. ...
How to develop a security culture, interview with Gert Jan Hofstede
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to develop a security culture, interview with Gert Jan Hofstede Understanding the role of culture is crucial if we want to develop a security cult...
Eliciting Intrinsic Motivation and Reframing Problems, with Rachel Lawes
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eliciting Intrinsic Motivation and Reframing Problems, with Rachel Lawes Rachel Lawes joins us for Episode 22 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor P...
Episodes Review with Nathan Mielke, Director of Information Technology & Cyber Security Manager
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While Nathan Mielke was teaching a cyber security lesson in homeroom at the Hartford Union High School in Wisconsin, the school experienced a distribu...
Using Humour to Raise Cyber Awareness, with Bennett Arron
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How a Victim of Identity Theft Uses Humour to Generate Cyber Awareness, with Bennett Arron Welcome to Episode 20 of the Re-Thinking the Human Facto...
Awareness, Behaviour, Legal and Regulatory Requirements, with Jonathan Armstrong
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Awareness, Behaviour, Legal and Regulatory Requirements, with Jonathan Armstrong Welcome to Series 2, Episode 7 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor Po...
How cultural values can be used in cybersecurity attacks, with Dr Char Sample
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 6 of series 2 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor podcast, we are joined by Dr Char Sample to dive into the topic of culture and the role i...
Episodes Review with Craig Thomson, Security Education & Awareness Manager
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Observations and Take-Aways: Episodes Review with Craig Thomson, Security & Awareness Manager On this episode of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor B...
The Human Brain vs. Awareness, Behaviour, and Culture
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What makes our brains tick, and why does that matter for change managers and organizational heads? The Human Brain vs. Awareness, Behaviour, and Cu...
Evidence-Based Methodology For Improving Learning & Development
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know up to 80% of information is forgotten within 24 hours? Admittedly, this is not an encouraging statistic for those of us seeking to raise ...
Decision-making and behavioural change
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding decision making in the workplace is almost like the holy grail. What we want is for our colleagues to make better decisions, but for thi...
Episodes Review with Louise Cockburn, Information Security Awareness and Culture Manager at Quilter
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Series 2, Episode 1 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor Podcast. It's fantastic to be back after a 3-month break! As we like to do every ...
Creating Behavioural Change That Becomes A Part Of The Culture
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The challenge with creating behavioural change is doing it well enough that people actually change their behaviour consistently. And beyond that, it's...
Episodes Review with Ed Tucker, European CISO of the Year
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We like to invite listeners to the podcast to come on the show and share insights that they've picked up from previous episodes of the podcast. We a...
How semiotics can help us engage more effectively
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE 10 SUMMARY - RACHEL LAWES ———————————————— Joining Bruce Hallas on Episode 10 of the Re-thinking the Human Fac...
Behavioural Change in Cyber Security, with Dan Ariely
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding behavioural change is a crucial aspect of better understanding the human factor. If we hope to influence behaviour then we need to bette...
How to connect with your audience and improve engagement
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE 08 SUMMARY - BEN AFIA ———————————————— On this episode of Re-thinking the Human Factor, Ben Afia joins Bruce H...
A CISO's Perspective on the Human Factor, with Geordie Stewart
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE 07 SUMMARY - GEORDIE STEWART ———————————————— We're taking a different approach to our chat in Episode 07 of t...
Culture and Security, with Gert Jan Hofstede
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between culture and security is an important one and one that is discussed a lot. Unfortunately, many people miss the point somewhat ...
How advancements in technology have impacted people's behaviour
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the impact of technology on behaviour is one of the biggest questions we must ask ourselves today. Technology is advancing so quickly an...
Why behavioural economics is relevant to education and awareness programs, with Robert Madelin
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Creating effective education and awareness programs is a fundamental aspect of an effective security strategy. In this episode, we talk about the impo...
What it takes to craft a message with impact across different cultures, able to effect real behavioural change.
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE 03 SUMMARY - JOHN POLLACK Author // Consultant // Speechwriter // Journalist // Reporter ———————————————— What...
How to elicit positive behavioural change by engaging creatively and emotionally
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How Heather and Chase are eliciting positive behaviour change in kids and their parents by engaging with them creatively and emotionally EPISODE 02 SU...
Security Communication Strategy; How to improve policy messaging and implementation
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How we can improve policy messaging and implementation EPISODE 01 SUMMARY - GREGORY MICHAELIDIS ———————————————— Grego...