How do we keep our families safe online? How do we make our awareness efforts more effective to influence secure behaviours in the age of AI? How can we apply psychology principles for effective cyber security postures? What are practical considerations for SMEs in these areas?

To discuss these important issues, Chirag is joined by noted Singapore-based Academic and Entrepreneur, Dr. Anuradha Rao.

The conversation encompasses the following areas:

Prioritising Cyber Security for Future Generations: Stress the urgent need for educating young people on online safety to protect them from the increasing threats of cyberbullying and fraud. The Essence of Critical Thinking : Underscore the critical importance of questioning the credibility of online information and its repercussions, highlighting the necessity of personal awareness and critical thinking in today’s digital world. Addressing Scams in the Age of AI: Spotlight the escalating challenge of scams associated with emerging technologies like AI, emphasising the imperative for organisations to bolster their cyber awareness and training programs. Integrating Human Skills into Cybersecurity: Bring to light the unexpected yet vital role of soft skills, such as empathy and storytelling, in enhancing effective digital communication and bolstering online security measures. Innovating Cybersecurity Training: Advocate for a transformation in cybersecurity training within organizations by making it more engaging and relevant, using gamification and role-specific scenarios for better learning outcomes. Fostering a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness: Highlight the need for developing a holistic cybersecurity culture in organisations that effectively integrates both technical know-how and social understanding. Investing in Awareness as a Security Strategy: Make a compelling case for the essential role of training and awareness in cybersecurity, pointing out its significance even for businesses with constrained budgets. About Anu: Anu is a Singapore-based cybersecurity and cyber-safety awareness entrepreneur and lecturer, passionate about helping individuals, families and organisations stay safer, healthier and happier online. Through consulting, workshops, education and communication services, she raises awareness about how how to identify and manage cyber-threats to mental, financial, and physical safety and wellbeing. Her work also highlights the cost to companies and the cybersecurity implications - financial, legal, and reputational - of ignoring the human (aka "soft") aspects of cyber in business operations. Additionally, she provides career development training focusing on communications and other 'soft' skills that are increasingly important for workplace success. She has a PhD in Communications and New Media from the National University of Singapore (NUS), and an MA in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India. She is currently Associate Faculty at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), where she teaches and undertakes research supervision on cybercrime, and cybersecurity and digital transformation.

https://cybercognizanz.com http://linkedin.com/in/anuradha-rao-phd contact@cybercognizanz.com About Chirag: Chirag is the Founder and CISO of 7 Rules Cyber - a cyber security company focused on enabling businesses to be secure in a cost-effective and efficient manner. He is a multi-award winning cyber leader and is featured in prestigious CSO30 list of top cyber executives in the region. Chirag has experience leading cyber programs in multiple countries across various industries.

He is the author of two best-selling books “7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness” and "7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security" which have been purchased in multiple countries across the world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragdjoshi/