Organizations face a fundamental challenge: Employees simultaneously serve as the strongest defense and the greatest vulnerability in cybersecurity. The gap between security requirements and daily business operations creates friction that undermines protective measures. Remote work has expanded this challenge, lowering awareness when employees operate outside traditional office environments. Meanwhile, siloed departments pursue conflicting goals, making cross-functional alignment difficult to achieve.

Security teams must transform their approach from enforcement to enablement. This requires understanding employee motivations, tailoring communications to different audiences and building genuine stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels. Success depends on executive support that cascades through management layers, creating accountability without blame.

In this video lesson, the panel will share insights on:

• Building security culture through targeted, role-based awareness programs;
• Adapting security measures for hybrid work environments while maintaining usability;
• Addressing repeat offenders and high-risk roles without creating punitive environments.