Amy Stokes-Waters shares a startling anecdote from her pen testing sales experience in this must-watch clip. Learn how a company with 3,000 employees misunderstood the real risks of insider threats. Amy highlights the common oversight where businesses assume 'nice' means 'safe,' exposing them to potential cyberattacks. This video underscores the critical need for rigorous network security and vigilant monitoring of internal threats.

Join Amy Stokes-Waters as she challenges traditional security awareness training methods in this compelling clip. Why rely on dull videos and animations when engaging users is key to strengthening cybersecurity? Discover how making security training interesting can transform users from being the weakest link to a robust line of defense. Tune in for innovative ideas that could revolutionize how we approach cybersecurity education.

Join us on this week's edition of the Razorwire podcast where host Jim chats with Amy Stokes-Waters, CEO of The Cyber Escape Room Co. Amy, transitioning from a non-traditional background into cybersecurity, shares her entrepreneurial journey and innovative approach to security awareness training through engaging escape room experiences.

Amy Stokes-Waters discusses a real-world attempt to bribe a Tesla employee for secure access, highlighting the overlooked dangers of insider threats in cybersecurity. Discover the risks businesses face from both internal and outsourced hacking efforts, and why robust security measures are crucial. Tune in for more insights into the hidden world of corporate espionage and its impact on information security.

In this enlightening episode of the Razorwire Podcast, explore the transformative power of embracing failure within organizations to accelerate response times to cybersecurity threats. Learn why fostering a culture that views mistakes as learning opportunities is crucial for rapid adaptation and improvement, particularly in handling phishing attacks—the most common method used by attackers. The discussion delves into how a shift in organizational culture can dramatically reduce the average time it takes to detect and respond to breaches, currently standing at a staggering 287 days.

This episode of the Razorwire Podcast emphasizes the importance of a human-centric approach in cybersecurity workplaces to combat stress and reduce burnout rates. Discover how encouraging openness about mistakes and reducing process friction can not only mitigate human risk in cybersecurity but also enhance the overall well-being of professionals in the field. Learn about the benefits of fostering an environment where challenging the status quo and admitting errors are viewed as opportunities for growth and improvement.

This Razorwire Podcast episode tackles the deep-rooted issue of burnout in cybersecurity, emphasizing that superficial solutions like wellness classes are not enough. Discover how addressing burnout requires comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches that focus on both individual resilience and systemic organizational changes. Learn how poor organizational culture contributes to high burnout and attrition rates, and explore actionable strategies to create a more supportive and sustainable work environment for information security professionals.

Discover the secret to sustained high performance through the lens of successful organizations like Pixar, known for their healthy, resilient corporate culture. This episode of the Razorwire Podcast highlights how de-stigmatizing failure and treating mistakes as learning opportunities can lead to greater success. Learn how these principles can be applied within the information security industry to foster a culture that not only supports but also thrives on the inevitable challenges and mistakes inherent in cybersecurity work.

Understanding Allostatic Load: The Cumulative Stress in Cybersecurity | Razorthorn Security Explore the concept of allostatic load—the cumulative stress that affects cybersecurity professionals not just at work, but across all aspects of life. This episode of the Razorwire Podcast dives into how personal and professional stresses compound, impacting overall health and work performance. Discover why recognizing and managing this cumulative stress is crucial for maintaining mental and physical health, and why the cybersecurity industry needs to provide better support and tools for self-care.

Unpack the stages of burnUnpack the stages of burnout in the demanding field of cybersecurity out in the demanding field of cybersecurity with this detailed analysis from the Razorwire Podcast. Explore how high energy and engagement initially characterize effective work, but can degrade into ineffectiveness, overextension, and ultimately, disengagement. This episode delves into the psychological progression of burnout, emphasizing the critical point where professionals feel they can no longer manage alone, highlighting the importance of seeking help.