EPISODE 18: And The BAFTA For Best Cybersecurity Awareness Training Goes To…

Compromising Positions - A Cyber Security Podcast

This Episode we are joined by Damjan Obal, Head of design at Ardoq, lecturer and international speaker on all things design and data.

In this episode, And the Bafta for Best Cybersecurity Awareness Training Goes To…, we are looking at how we practically apply design principles to our security awareness programmes, with things like design thinking, the double diamond design method, opportunity solution trees and much much more!

We also look at the dangers of gamification and how to get your bafta-winning moment when delivering your security message to the business!

In this Episode we cover:

Convenience vs. Security: The Eternal Battle: You’re late for a meeting, and that pesky password reset pops up. What do you do? Convenience often wins, and that’s where security takes a hit. We’ll explore shortcuts, trade-offs, and the delicate balance between ease and safety.

Data Storytelling: Making Ones and Zeros Relatable: Security teams deal with mountains of data. But how do they turn it into compelling narratives? Whether it’s the sheer quantity of incidents or the relentless attacks, we’ll reveal how to tell data-driven stories that resonate.

Infographics: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Alerts: Enter the superhero of visual communication: infographics! We’ll explore how these bite-sized graphics simplify complex security concepts. From breach timelines to threat landscapes, infographics make data digestible for everyone.

Tangibility in the Intangible: Making Cybersecurity Real: Cybersecurity can feel abstract, like chasing shadows. Think metaphors, analogies, and relatable scenarios. Because securing data isn’t just about 1s and 0s—it’s about protecting our digital existence.

The Gamification Dilemma: Fun vs. Functionality: Gamification is all the rage, but is it always the answer? Not necessarily. Remember, not every challenge needs a leader board.

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We hope you enjoyed this episode - See you next time, keep secure, and don’t forget to ask yourself, ‘Am I the compromising position here?’

Keywords: cybersecurity, compliance, user experience, storytelling, human-computer interaction, behaviour change, security champions, accessibility, cybersecurity awareness training, behavioural change, data, design thinking, gamification

SHOW NOTES

The wonderful Bec McKeown will be joining us in a few weeks! Make sure you’re subscribed to the channel because you won’t want to miss that one!

Privacy is a Crime Video

Double Diamond Design Method

Opportunity Solution Trees

Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leader Boards by Yu-Kai Chou

Zombies Run App

ABOUT DAMJAN OBAL

As a Head of design at Ardoq, Damjan works with internal and external stakeholders to help asset-heavy industries understand, orchestrate, and operationalize their data. As part of the team working on data products, his research focuses on data observability and data quality.

He spends days uncovering user needs and helping R&D teams turn those needs and challenges into business opportunities.

Previously, he led user experience teams with Cognizant, Pexip, and Cisco, and before that managed the global UX team at Entain.

LINKS FOR DAMJAN OBAL

Ardoq

Damjan’s Website

Damjan’s LinkedIn