Digital Leader Show: The Human Element in Cybersecurity

The latest Pentagon leaks illustrate yet again the importance of the human element in cybersecurity. This week we look at some of the latest research and ideas on this issue and examine why human users continue to be the weakest link in the infosec security chain, PLUS, headlines for digital leaders from the world of enterprise technology.

SHOW NOTES BELOW

About the Show:

Each week, we explore some of the key issues defining our ongoing transformation into digital enterprises and societies. Join us for a unique, unfiltered discussion of business and social leadership at the intersection of technology and the humanities, helping you to become a Digital Leader.

About the Speakers:

Daniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.

Carlos Alvarenga is a researcher, author & coach, and is an educator with Georgetown University and Senior Research Fellow & Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He was previously the Executive Director of World 50 Labs, the member-innovation team at World 50, Inc., a Principal in Ernst & Young’s Advisory Practice and a Managing Director at Accenture.

SHOW NOTES:

A podcast discussing cyber security and other technology news, hosted by Dan Goodstein and Carlos Alvarenga.

[00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoP-R5tGDr8&t=0) Discussing the human element of cyber security

[10:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoP-R5tGDr8&t=623) Human error is responsible for 95% of security breaches and 82% of hacks.

[15:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoP-R5tGDr8&t=945) Most cybersecurity issues come from people, and the problem is not well understood.

[21:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoP-R5tGDr8&t=1278) Personalized approach to policies and role-based behavioral monitoring can improve cybersecurity

[26:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoP-R5tGDr8&t=1609) Privilege abuse and security risks in large organizations

[32:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoP-R5tGDr8&t=1927) Zero trust model in organizations

[37:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoP-R5tGDr8&t=2235) Rethinking cybersecurity as a collection of human-to-human transactions

[42:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoP-R5tGDr8&t=2537) Protecting passwords is a social covenant within the company.

[00:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoP-R5tGDr8&t=54) The future of cybersecurity is headed towards AI structure where AI will manage IT and evaluate employees.