Gone Phishing

Gone Phishing


The Human Side of CyberSecurity (with Adam Walter)

April 17, 2024

Is your company's security stack failing you? In this eye-opening episode of Gone Phishing, we delve into the vulnerabilities lurking within your organization's cybersecurity measures. Connor Swalm is joined by Adam Walter, founder of Humanize IT, to uncover the truth behind why even the most robust security systems can falter.


Adam shares why employees' desire for convenience often trumps security protocols and how internet memes can serve as unwitting accomplices in propagating cyber threats. Learn why understanding the motivations behind employees' actions is key to safeguarding your company against cyber attacks.


In This Episode:

  • Human vulnerability in cybersecurity
  • Importance of communication in security
  • Impact of social engineering on IT professionals
  • Simplifying security for user compliance
  • Understanding human behavior in security breaches


Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamswalter/

Check out Humanize IT: https://www.humanizeit.biz/

Or follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanizeit/


Want to find out more about Security Awareness Training? Check out Phin Securities: https://www.phinsec.io/


Connect with Connor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-swalm/