Awareness to Action -- A Mastermind for Human-Centric Cybersecurity Leaders
4.6
(10 ratings)
7 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Raise awareness, drive secure behaviors, build culture, and reduce human risk in your organization (Live Lessons, Q&A, and Guest Lectures)
Awareness to Action -- A Mastermind for Human-Centric Cybersecurity Leaders
4.6
(10 ratings)
7 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Raise awareness, drive secure behaviors, build culture, and reduce human risk in your organization (Live Lessons, Q&A, and Guest Lectures)
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Course overview
🚀 Exclusive Mastermind Experience 🚀
Two of the world's most respected cybersecurity awareness, behavior, & culture, along with a live cohort of your peers are on your side
Join a intimate group of passionate security awareness professionals for an impactful no-BS masterminding experience. This is your chance to join a one-of-a-kind community.
Cohort members will receive and be able to participate in:
👉 Weekly Live Sessions: Engage in live video discussions to dissect real-world awareness challenges, exchange tried-and-true tactics, and foster mutual accountability.
👉 Insights and Advice from Jessica & Perry: Benefit from our unique perspectives and experience. With diverse experiences from startups to Fortune 100 companies and government agencies, we're eager to share insights and learn from you!
👉 Accountability: You’ll have all of us encouraging you to slay your goals, maintain focus, uplevel your program.
👉 Networking: Connect with fellow awareness enthusiasts. Share experiences, exchange ideas, and support each other’s success.
👉 Safe Space for Discussion: A judgment-free zone to unpack complex scenarios and collaboratively devise solutions.
👉 Office Hours with Perry & Jessica: Personalized clinic time with us to tackle your unique challenges and queries – high-level coaching tailored for you.
Who this course is for
01
Long-time awareness leaders who know there is always more to learn, and value the power of community.
02
New and mid-level program leaders ready to learn from from experts, specialists, and peers.
03
Career switchers looking to transition into security awareness from fields like Marketing, Psychology, or dozens of other professions
What you’ll get out of this course
Go beyond the buzzwords & move from theory to reality
Awareness. Behavior. Culture. Human Risk Management. Let's face it, all of these are just buzzwords attempting to define our purpose, but with limited success. This is about unlocking expert & peer-proven strategies to win hearts & minds, drive secure behaviors, & reduce risk.
Embrace a trifecta of strategies designed to support your growth: Cheerleading, Challenging, and Coaching
Benefit from support that celebrates your achievements, challenges to push you out of your comfort zone, and coaching to help guide your strategic and tactical decisions. This is a one-of-a-kind group that will help take you and your program to the next level.
Learn to navigate the complexities of obtaining and maintaining leadership and organizational buy-in
Equip yourself with the skills to successfully obtain and maintain leadership and organizational buy-in. Learn to navigate the intricate dynamics of persuading stakeholders and securing their continued support.
Gain a roadmap to empathy, inclusion, and accessibility
Security awareness programs can only be successful when they truly value those with whom they are communicating. Learn to develop program elements that will make your audience feel understood and valued.
Explore the technical side: Harness AI, OSINT, phishing, and other tech-based techniques for good
Tools aren't everything. And security teams have been known to misuse strategies like phishing when they don't begin with correct end goals in mind. Learn how to explore the dark side while maintaining empathy, respect, and in ways that can build relationships with employees.
This course includes
12 interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
31 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
5 projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
Awareness to Action -- A Mastermind for Human-Centric Cybersecurity Leaders
Course syllabus
Week 1
Jun
3
Week 1 -- Main Session: welcome, introductions and course foundations
Jun
7
Optional: Office Hours -- Week 1
Main Session: welcome, introductions and course foundations
Discussion time
Week 1 Challenge
Week 2
Jun
10
Week 2 -- Main Session: empathy in awareness - representation, accessibility and emotional impact
Jun
14
Optional: Office Hours -- Week 2
Main Session: Empathy in awareness - representation, accessibility and emotional
Group discussion
Week 2 Challenge
Week 3
Jun
17
Week 3 -- Main Session: behavior and culture in practice - moving from theory to reality
Jun
21
Optional: Office Hours -- Week 3
Main Session: behavior and culture in practice - moving from theory to reality
Group Discussion
Week 3 Challenge
Week 4
Jun
24
Week 4 -- Main Session: let's play with tech - harnessing phishing, OSINT, AI and other tech-based techniques for good
Jun
28
Optional: Office Hours -- Week 4
Main Session: let's play with tech - harnessing phishing, OSINT, AI and other te
Group discussion
Week 4 Challenge of the week
Recommended Tools
Week 5
Jul
1
Week 5 -- Main Session: challenges and opportunities with executives - obtaining buy-in, metrics and more
Jul
2
Optional: Office Hours -- Week 5
Main Session: challenges & opportunities with executives - obtaining buy-in, etc
Discussion time
Challenge of the week
Week 6
Individual and community work on projects
Week 7
Jul
15
Week 6 -- Main Session: putting it all together - where do we go from here to build sustainable programs?
Jul
19
Optional: Office Hours -- Week 6
Main Session: putting it all together - where do we go from here?
Group discussion
Commissioning
4.6
(10 ratings)
What students are saying
Meet your instructors
Perry Carpenter
With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, Perry Carpenter is a trusted advisor, speaker, and author who helps organizations develop effective security awareness and behavior change programs. He is the Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4, the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform. He is the author of two books,"Transformational Security Awareness" (which was inducted into the Cybersecurity Canon Hall of Fame) and "The Security Culture Playbook."
Perry is also the creator and host of 8th Layer Insights, a cybersecurity podcast exploring the intersection of cybersecurity and humanity, and he's the co-creator and co-host of the Digital Folklore Podcast, an immersive audio adventure that explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how they reflect the society from which they emerge. He combines his passion for folklore and mythology with his expertise in cybersecurity and human behavior to create engaging, educational, and entertaining content that appeals to a wide range of audiences.
Jessica Barker, MBE, Ph.D.
Dr Jessica Barker MBE is a best-selling author and international keynote speaker.
An award-winning leader in the human side of cyber security, she has delivered face-to-face awareness sessions to over 70,000 people in over 25 countries. Named one of the top 20 most influential UK women in cyber security, she is the go-to cyber expert for media including the BBC, Sky News and Wired magazine.
Jessica has delivered over 80 keynotes, including NATO, the World Government Summit, and RSA. Her speaking engagements bring the sociology and psychology of cyber security to life. She serves on numerous industry boards, including the UK Government Cyber Security Board. In June 2023, Jessica was awarded an MBE for services to cyber security by King Charles III in his first Birthday Honours.
Known for her ability to engage everyone from senior executives to ethical hackers, she brings energy, enthusiasm, and fun to cyber security. Jessica is co-Founder of the cyber security company Cygenta, where she focuses on her purpose to advance cyber security awareness, behaviour, and culture in organisations around the world.
The author of the bestseller ‘Confident Cyber Security’ and co-author of ‘Cybersecurity ABCs’, she helps audiences around the world understand why people are the heart of cyber security. Her new book 'Hacked: The Secrets Behind Cyber Attacks' was published in April 2024 and became an instant number one bestseller on Amazon.
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Awareness to Action -- A Mastermind for Human-Centric Cybersecurity Leaders
Course schedule
2-4 hours per week
Mondays & Fridays
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Mondays: This is our main session each week. We'll cover the central topic and related content. We'll also feature our guest speakers and have group discussion and sharing.
Fridays: Office Hours for Q&A, problem solving, collaboration, and additional group sharing.
Cohort kickoff: June 3
We're all set to begin on June 3. Can you feel the excitement?
Weekly Challenges and Community Interaction
2 hours per week
Each week, we'll toss out a challenge. It could be to design ways to implement an idea for the topic(s) we covered, it could be a community discussion topic, or a challenge to learn a new skill or tool.
These are optional, but fundamental to your personal growth.
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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