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No Password Required Podcast Episode 45 — Lisa Plaggemier

Episode Summary

Lisa Plaggemier — Executive Director at National Cyber Security Alliance, a people-first leader, and a cyber satirist Lisa Plaggemier is the Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Renowned for her people-first leadership style, Lisa’s passions for collaboration and humor drive transformative change for personal and corporate cybersecurity. In this episode, Lisa joins Carlton Fields P.A.'s Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s VP of Remote Publishing Teams Kayley Melton to discuss best practices for effective communication in the cybersecurity industry, sharing along the way Lisa's journey from marketing executive to cybersecurity leadership. Lisa explains the story behind the creation of “Kubikle” - a cybersecurity-based comedy series that is a much-watch for fans of satire and technology. Lisa also unveils the NCA’s “Oh, Behave!” Report, which this year presents the results of a survey of over 6,000 people in the United States and internationally on their cybersecurity attitudes and behaviors. With wit and style, this report emphasizes the vital role that behavioral science plays in strengthening cybersecurity. To start off the last episode of 2023, Jack and Kayley discuss an upcoming highlight in the cybersecurity calendar: the 2024 Sunshine Cyber Conference! Brace yourselves for this exciting event, featuring a roster of distinguished No Password alumni, including a session with our very own Kayley Melton and cybersecurity rock star Winn Schwartau. Join the No Password Required team at the conference: https://cyberflorida.org/sunshine/ You can follow Lisa on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaplaggemier/ You can follow Lisa on Twitter here: @LisaPlaggemier You can learn more about the National Cybersecurity Alliance, and download the Oh, Behave! report here: https://staysafeonline.org/

Episode Notes

Summary

In this episode, Jack Clabby and Kayley Melton discuss the upcoming Sunshine Cyber Conference and their collaboration with Winn Schwartau. They also talk about the importance of diverse cybersecurity talent and their plans for a joint session at the conference. The hosts then interview Lisa Plaggemier, the executive director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, who shares her career journey and the role of creativity and curiosity in cybersecurity. They also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the cybersecurity industry and the importance of humor and satire in cybersecurity training. The episode concludes with a lifestyle polygraph segment. In this episode, the conversation covers various topics related to comedy, storytelling, and implementing change in organizations. The power of the internet is discussed, highlighting the potential consequences of online content. The guest shares her favorite comedy movies, emphasizing the comedic element in her expertise. The use of humor in training and awareness programs is explored, along with the challenges of implementing change in organizations. Dealing with roadblocks in security and the passion for security awareness are also discussed. The episode concludes with information on how to get in touch with the guest and a recap of what was learned.

Takeaways

• The Sunshine Cyber Conference features keynote speakers from the No Password Required podcast, including Winn Schwartau.
• The hosts will be doing their first on-site remote recording at the Sunshine Cyber Conference, featuring keynote speaker Tamiko Fletcher.
• The National Cybersecurity Alliance focuses on training and awareness, using creativity and humor to engage and educate people.
• Comedy movies, such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, can be a source of expertise and inspiration.
• Humor can be effectively used in training and awareness programs to engage and educate participants.
• Implementing change in organizations can be challenging, but finding allies and overcoming roadblocks is essential.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:28 Fishing for Potential, the RTFM Guide to Diverse Cybersecurity Talent

02:25 Live On-Site Remote Recording and Keynote Speakers

03:51 Sunshine Cyber Conference and Registration

04:46 Interview with Lisa Plaggemier

05:15 Background and Role at the National Cybersecurity Alliance

05:53 Transition to Security and Marketing Collaboration

06:22 Incident Response and Training and Awareness

07:20 Leadership and Skills in Cybersecurity

08:18 Kubikle Series and Creativity in Security

09:17 Curiosity and Creativity in Cybersecurity

10:48 Naming and Shaming in Pen Tests and Phishing Testing

11:41 DDoS Attack and Incident Response

12:38 Neurodiversity and Cybersecurity

13:21 Leading a Team During COVID-19

14:21 Creating Engaging Training Content

15:19 Global Data and Data Privacy Laws

16:18 Humor and Satire in Cybersecurity Training

18:47 Kubikle Series and Satire in Cybersecurity

20:41 Creating Kubikle Series and Future Plans

23:03Trust in Password Managers

24:22 The Importance of Curiosity in Cybersecurity

25:52 The Oh Behave Report and Behavioral Science

26:50 Communicating Security Information Effectively

28:44 Naming and Shaming in Phishing Testing

29:39 Accepting Risk and Escalation Plans

30:38 The Role of Security Teams and HR

32:35 Building Trust in Password Managers

33:32 Global Data and Cybersecurity Awareness

36:51 The Importance of Curiosity in Cybersecurity Hiring

40:03 The Underground Student-Led Newspaper

41:12 The Significance of Curiosity and Creativity in Career

50:44 The Power of the Internet

51:14 Favorite Comedy Movies

52:12 Using Humor in Training and Awareness

53:38 Implementing Change in Organizations

54:55 Dealing with Roadblocks in Security

55:45 Passion for Security Awareness

56:06 How to Get in Touch

56:37 What Was Learned

57:11 Closing Remarks