Building a Cybersecurity Culture with Perry Carpenter

In this episode, host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83, Ph.D.) sits down with Perry Carpenter, an award-winning author, speaker, and cybersecurity expert. With over two decades of experience, Perry has dedicated his career to understanding how cyber criminals exploit human behavior. As the Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4, he helps businesses build a strong cybersecurity culture.

We will explore the critical need for organizations to cultivate cybersecurity awareness, educate the workforce on technology literacy, and rethink the nature of cyber risk. We will also learn about the importance of connections in leadership and how being a connector with expertise across multiple disciplines gives Perry a holistic understanding of the world. He will also introduce his latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions (Wiley, Oct 2024), while offering strategies for understanding and tackling AI-driven misinformation.

About The In Reality Podcast:  

Lessons from Leaders and Entrepreneurs, a School of Management podcast, is hosted by John Rebecchi (M.B.A. '83), Ph.D., founder of Strategy + Culture Consulting, and features interviews with thought leaders, entrepreneurs from startups to multinational companies, and experts in fields shaping the future of business.