Humans as a Cybersecurity Strength


Discover how humans can be a cybersecurity asset, not a liability. Ashley shares insights on empowering people to strengthen security programs.


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Guests Wade Baker, Ashley Rose, and Sumona Banerji who explore the critical role of human behavior in cybersecurity. They discuss the significant impact of human error on security breaches, the importance of cognitive security, and the need for a cultural shift in how organizations approach cybersecurity training and awareness.

The conversation highlights the necessity of continuous monitoring, understanding cognitive vulnerabilities, and leveraging data insights to manage human risk effectively. The experts emphasize the importance of visibility, communication, and creating a supportive environment to foster a strong security culture.


Read the full research report: Risky Business — State of Human Cyber Risk Report: https://www.livingsecurity.com/2025-human-risk-report-key-cybersecurity-insights

Cyentia Institute: https://www.cyentia.com/
Living Security: https://www.livingsecurity.com/
MindShield Institute: https://www.mindshield.org/


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Calling out cognitive blind spots and the push for continuous mointoring stood out to me. Treating staff like partners instead of problems makes securty training actually stick, especially when you tie it to real behaviors and and clear feedback loops. Loved seeing Cyentia and Living Security tie data to action, it feels practical not preachy. Small shifts like this turn everyday choices into a quiet firewall, which is kinda the best kind.