How to build a collaborative strengths-based security champions programme
Embarking on a journey to enhance organisational security often sparks questions about where to begin and what to focus on. The key is to start out on the right foot: address the right topics, and lay down a solid foundation. Our March 2024 Layer 8 Champions® masterclass explored how to kick-start your security champions initiative […]
Three things to remember when you’re setting up a security champions programme
OK, I confess, the start of 2024 was not all it was cracked up to be for me. That was until I hosted our first Layer 8 Champions® community meetup of the year on 6 February. I went from feeling worn out to totally energised in the space of just a few hours. Surprising what […]
Creating flow in your champions programme
Chances are you have heard the expression ‘flow state’. But do you really know what it means? According to a research paper on the Neuroscience of the Flow State, flow is a “state of full task engagement that is accompanied with low-levels of self-referential thinking” (ie self-reflection or worry). While flow is often associated with […]
The experts guide to what works and what doesn’t when measuring your champions programme
Cyber security doesn’t stay still, and neither should your champions. The thing is, the dynamic nature of cyber security makes quantifying the impact of your champions a real challenge. But without understanding the effectiveness of your champions you can’t monitor progress, identify areas for improvement, or demonstrate its value to stakeholders. Measurement was the theme […]
The Unwritten Rulebook on how to build better champions programmes – from those that really know
In the face of escalating cyber security threats, it is alarming to witness the persistent idea that cyber security rests solely with chief information security officers (CISOs). Cyber security is a problem that affects the entire company. However, creating a culture where everyone takes responsibility for creating cyber secure behaviours remains one of the biggest […]
How to measure your security champions programme: from baseline to behaviours
Measuring the success of your cyber security champions programme is a crucial part of the process, in order to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate its value to stakeholders. Regular assessments and evaluations can also help identify gaps in training and knowledge sharing, and ensure that your programme remains relevant and effective. Security […]
Join your peers to discuss security champions challenges
Conversation is crucial when changing behaviour as it allows individuals to share their thoughts, beliefs, and experiences in an open and respectful way. Through effective communication, people can gain a better understanding of different perspectives, challenge their own assumptions, and identify areas for growth and improvement. When people engage in meaningful conversations, it also builds […]
Watch our cyber security strategy masterclass
You can now watch a recording of our recent masterclass, which was all about how to develop a successful security culture strategy that gets sign-off. You work hard for months, submit your security culture strategy for the following year, then go through the painful process of having to remove items because the budget holder doesn’t […]
Why Blue Monday can be an incentive for positive change
Today is apparently the ‘most depressing day of the year’. What a cheery thought for a cold Monday morning (well it is here in the UK). Blue Monday was created by psychologist Dr Cliff Arnall, who worked out a formula to show how the third Monday in January is just about as bad as it […]
Watch our SANS presentation NOW!
We were so excited when our CEO Sarah Janes was invited to talk at this year’s SANS Security Awareness Summit. And you can now watch her presentation online. The theme at this year’s SANS was ‘Managing Human Risk’, which is all about driving behaviour change. This is at the very heart of what we do […]