Join G. Mark Hardy in a riveting episode of CISO Tradecraft as he sits down with Dustin Lehr to uncover strategies for creating security champions among developers. Explore effective techniques to inspire culture change, leverage AI tools for security, and discover the difference between leadership and management. This insightful discussion includes actionable steps to establish a robust security champions program, from defining a vision to executing with gamification. Whether you’re an aspiring champion or a seasoned cybersecurity leader, this episode is packed with valuable insights to elevate your organization’s security practices.

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Transcripts - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IgPbmnNaEF_1GIQTRxHStOoUKtZM4azH

Learn more about this topic by reading Justin's Website - https://securitychampionsuccessguide.org/

Justin Lehr's Company - https://www.katilyst.com/

Chapters

01:05 Meet Dustin Lair
04:05 Leadership vs. Management
06:17 The Role of Security Champions
17:20 Recruiting Security Champions
24:42 Exploring the Framework: Vision and Goals
26:25 Defining Participants and Their Roles
28:37 Understanding the Current Setting
33:27 Conceptualizing Ideal Actions
35:20 Designing with Gamification in Mind
40:30 Effective Delivery and Continuous Tuning
41:30 Overcoming Challenges and Final Thoughts

#216 - The TTPs of a Security Champions Program

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#216 - The TTPs of a Security Champions Program