Top 10 Security Awareness Training experts to follow
Perry Carpenter: Currently the Chief Evangelist and Strategy Officer at KnowBe4, Perry Carpenter has a talent for intertwining human psychology with security behavior. His book, “Transformational Security Awareness”, is an authoritative guide on crafting effective security awareness programs.
Dr. Jessica Barker: A leader in the human nature of cybersecurity, Dr. Barker is the co-founder of Cygenta. She’s well-regarded for her engaging approach to cybersecurity education, focusing on the human factor and positive security behaviors.
Lance Spitzner: With a rich history in the cybersecurity industry, Lance, as the Director at SANS Security Awareness, has been pioneering security awareness initiatives, offering training that emphasizes understanding human behavior.
Jenny Radcliffe: Known as the “People Hacker”, Jenny’s expertise lies in social engineering. Her work focuses on understanding human behavior and vulnerabilities, making her insights invaluable for security awareness training.
Thom Langford: As the founder of (TL)2 Security, a strategic information security consultancy, Thom is passionate about making cybersecurity accessible and understandable for all. He regularly speaks at conferences, discussing the importance of security awareness and behavior.
Kai Roer: The co-founder of CLTRe, now a KnowBe4 company, Kai is a dedicated researcher on security culture. He’s also the creator of the Security Culture Framework, a community-driven research project aiming to understand and improve security behavior in organizations.
Bruce Hallas: The founder of The Analogies Project, Bruce encourages the use of analogies to convey complex cybersecurity concepts, making them relatable and easier to understand for non-experts.
Rebecca Herold: A seasoned expert, Rebecca is the CEO of The Privacy Professor and has authored 19 books related to information security. Her holistic approach to security training encompasses not just technical defenses but also the human elements of security.
Stephanie Carruthers: Known by her pseudonym “_sn0ww”, Stephanie is a Chief People Hacker for IBM X-Force Red. She specializes in social engineering and security awareness, often providing real-world demonstrations of phishing and other human-targeted attacks.
Sharon Conheady: A director at First Defence Information Security in the UK, Sharon is a specialist in social engineering. Her workshops and presentations often revolve around the psychology behind security lapses, driving home the need for effective security awareness training.