This week on The Awareness Angle, Anthony Davis and Luke Pettigrew explore a special episode on what it really takes to build meaningful cybersecurity awareness, as part of preparing for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
📢 Beyond the Poster Campaign – Open communication channels and positive reinforcement are key to building trust and encouraging people to speak up.
🏆 Recognize What’s Working – Highlighting good security behavior can do more than just raise morale—it can shift culture.
🎮 Learning That Actually Lands – Interactive, gamified, and story-driven training creates better retention than outdated tick-box modules.
💥 When Breaches Get Real – Relatable consequences make cybersecurity more than just a theoretical concern.
🧾 Policies That People Can Understand – Security guidelines should be accessible, not buried in jargon.
🔐 MFA: Still Not Universal – Despite being one of the most effective defences, many organisations still don’t enforce multi-factor authentication. We unpack why that’s a problem
🔑 The Password Problem – Forget confusing complexity rules—focus on uniqueness and usability to reduce risky habits.
🎣 Simulated Phishing Isn’t a Silver Bullet – We break down the mixed results and why real engagement beats gotcha tactics.
🧠 Good Training Changes Behavior – If your awareness program isn’t shifting how people act, it’s time to rethink the strategy.
If you're re-evaluating how to engage employees, boost awareness, and change behaviour, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical takeaways.
🕒Timestamps
00:00 Episode Introduction
01:28 Key Strategies for Boosting Awareness
03:14 Keeping Communication Open
08:02 Rewarding Positive Security Habits
11:48 Making Learning Interactive
16:06 Showing Real-World Cyber Impacts
19:00 Setting Clear Security Guidelines
23:01 Creating a Culture of Awareness
26:42 Using MFA to Strengthen Security
29:51 Building Better Password Habits
35:59 Simulated Phishing: Pros and Cons
41:09 Reinventing Cybersecurity Training
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