Ep. 263 - Security Awareness Series - Attitude Is Everything In Security with Sigita Jurkynaitė

Ep. 263 - Security Awareness Series - Attitude Is Everything In Security with Sigita Jurkynaitė

Author: Social-Engineer, LLC June 17, 2024 Duration: 36:25

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Sigita Jurkynaitė. Sigita works as Information Security Manager at Nord Security, where she is responsible for company's Information Security Management System, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations, and security training and awareness.

 

Previously, Sigita worked at Research and Education Network Association GÉANT, where she led a wide range of international projects and teams, information security community activities and Special Interest Groups. She organized cyber security trainings, conferences and workshops in Europe and Asian countries.  Sigita was Director of CyberSOC at NRD Cyber Security prior to joining Nord Security.

 

Sigita holds a Master's Degree of Business Management at the ISM University of Management and Economics, where she researched the relationships between people's knowledge, attitude and behavior towards cyber security in organizations. [June 17, 2024]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:18 - Intro Links:

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                               

02:50 - Sigita Jurkynaitė Intro

04:03 - It's Not All Tech

06:24 - A Change in Attitude

09:26 - On the Same Team

13:51 - Back to Basics

14:52 - Reporting, Not Ratio

17:06 - Win Fabulous Prizes!

19:33 - The Toxic List

23:01 - Making it Fun

-          SWITCH Security Awareness Activities

27:25 - The Power of Ownership

29:28 - One Size Does NOT Fit All!

31:21 - Mentors

-          Aunshul Rege

-          Nicole Harris

-          Don't You Know That You're Toxic?

-          Fleur van Leusden

34:10 - Book Recommendations

-          The Security Culture Playbook - Kai Roer & Perry Carpenter

35:11 - Find Sigita Jurkynaitė online

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sigita-jurkynaite

35:38 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


At its core, The Social-Engineer Podcast examines the most complex system in any security equation: people. Hosted by the team at Social-Engineer, LLC, this series digs into the psychology, communication patterns, and inherent vulnerabilities that shape human interaction. Each episode moves beyond dry technical analysis to explore real-world stories and expert conversations that reveal how social engineers operate-the subtle cues, the persuasive language, and the manipulation of trust that can lead to a security breach. You’ll hear discussions that sit at the fascinating intersection of behavioral science and modern technology, dissecting everything from phishing attempts and pretexting to the non-verbal tells that can give us away. This isn't just about warning against threats; it's a deep dive into understanding why we make the decisions we do, both online and off. By unpacking the mechanics of influence and connection, the podcast provides listeners with a clearer lens to see their own daily interactions, ultimately fostering a more critical and aware mindset. Tune in for a thought-provoking blend of research and practical insight that makes the art of human hacking both comprehensible and compelling.
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