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Security awareness training is not enough to protect ourselves from cyber risks. But how can we control these risks? Today, Kristina Belnap, the SVP and CISO of HealthEquity, brings the role of human resources in...
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Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk
Hosted by Podgo · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Recent studies show that 82% of cyber incidents result from unintended human behavior. Further, the errant behavior of only 5% of all users creates most of this risk. This is pretty alarming, and yet no one is talking about it. Modifying the behavior of these few individuals can have a force multiplier effect on reducing overall enterprise cyber risks. Welcome to Friendly Fire: Mitigating Unintentional User Risk. Where we explore Human Risk, to raise awareness across the industry, and stimulate discussion on how we can create a security culture that better protects all of us, emphasizes personal responsibility, and focuses on enterprise-wide behavior change. Research now clearly proves that 85% of cyber incidents are caused by errant human behavior. Organizations need better tools and approaches to manage and mitigate the risk of their own users unintentionally aiding attackers. Tune in to enlightening discussions with CISOs, cybersecurity experts, and technologists. They sha
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Recent studies show that 82% of cyber incidents result from unintended human behavior. Further, the errant behavior of only 5% of all users creates most of this risk. This is pretty alarming, and yet no one is talking about it. Modifying the behavior of these few individuals can have a force multiplier effect on reducing overall enterprise cyber risks.
Who hosts Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk?
Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk is hosted by Podgo. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
What has Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The View From The Trenches: The Role Of Leaders And Human Resources In Human Risk Management Kristina Belnap Of HealthEquity" (28 July 2025, 25 minutes), "The Theoretical Floor And The Importance Of Resilience With Allison Miller Of Cartomancy Labs" (14 November 2023, 40 minutes), and "Understanding Human And API Security With Karl Mattson" (17 October 2023, 31 minutes).
How often does Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk publish?
Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 47 episodes.
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Booking probability for Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk's contact route on record: verified email.
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Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee Risk
The Theoretical Floor And The Importance Of Resilience With Allison Miller Of Cartomancy Labs
Nov 14, 202340 minS0Cybersecurity is a high-stakes card game, and sometimes, it's not about winning every hand but mastering the game as a whole. In this episode, we welcome Allison Miller of Cartomancy Labs for an illuminating discussion...
Oct 17, 202331 minS0For an API security platform to succeed in today’s fast-paced society, it must be widely familiar with the current trends of the digital world and keep its most skilled people for a long time. Tyler Shields sits down...
Oct 10, 202329 minS0Product security has greatly changed over time. How does human contribute to the changes going on? In this episode, Joern Freydank, a Lead Cyber (Application) Security Engineer, dissects the human issues in product...
Oct 3, 202338 minS0We should embrace the human side of cybersecurity, where knowledge and vigilance become our most potent weapons in the age of digital health. In this episode, Esmond Kane, a CISO at a leading healthcare organization...
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Sep 26, 202334 minS0As technology advances, so does the threat posed in cyberspace. In this episode, Mark Weatherford, the SVP and Chief Security Officer at AlertEnterprise, navigates us through cyberspace and how AI and Government Policy...
Sep 19, 202335 minS2People make mistakes, and these unintentional mistakes drastically impact an organization. You shouldn't dance with risks and wait for cyber attacks to steal your stage. It's time to take action with Andre Russotti of...
Sep 12, 202333 minS0In this episode, we unravel the complexities of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and explore the cutting-edge concept of Zero Trust. Join host Tyler Shields as he sits with Christine Owen, a recovering attorney who...
Apr 19, 202358 minS0Balancing risk and privacy is a delicate dance, but with the right solutions and strategies, organizations can effectively manage potential threats to their security while protecting their users' data. For today’s...
Apr 11, 202348 minS0If there is one sector that is keeping people cool, warm, and secure, that would be the utility sector. They are the ones who have been ensuring that our basic needs are well-provided and, in that process...
Apr 4, 202351 minS0There are a lot of factors that cause problems within the cybersecurity space, but the human element ranks as the top reason. With the huge communication chasm among IT experts, C-suite leaders, and hiring managers...
Mar 28, 202356 minS0"Privacy isn't dead, but people need to be made more aware of the invasiveness of the internet of things, digital devices, and tracking." – Theresa Payton. Every company has a duty of care to ensure they are tracking...
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Tim Callahan: Is Any Fire Friendly?
Mar 21, 202342 minS0This digital information age puts businesses vulnerable not only to external attacks but internal as well. Even more threatening when these happen to those in a highly-regulated industry with a significant amount of...
Mar 14, 202335 minS0Insight Global is a massive company that connects talent with the companies that need that talent. As such, it plays a critical role in the cybersecurity industry. In this episode, Jonathan Waldrop, the Senior Director...
Mar 8, 202344 minS0Awareness, culture, and behavior. How are these things related to technology and security? In this episode, Kai Roer, the author of Build a Security Culture, provides some insights into the importance and impact of...
Feb 28, 202352 minS0Data security awareness is indeed valuable, but how is it actually framed? Most people in the security space rely solely on the human firewall, and that is where the problem occurs. In this episode, Ira Winkler, author...
Feb 21, 202343 minS0Most organizations don’t want to have adversarial conversations about cybercrime. They either don’t care enough or they don’t really understand it. But this lack of visibility within your network can result in a huge...
Feb 14, 202346 minS0When a cybersecurity breach happens, expect things to go crazy. You will have to deal with legal teams and an all-out investigation with the authorities. You will have to find out who did it as soon as possible. Is it...
Feb 7, 202358 minS0A lot of cybersecurity assessments are done with a checklist of how many high-risk, medium-risk, and low-risk vulnerabilities there are. It's very non-human, which is something a lot of people will get turned off by. If...
Jan 31, 202343 minS0Securing Humanity is a collective responsibility. In this episode, Matthew Stephenson interviews Elsine Van Os, the founder and CEO of Signpost Six, Insider Risk Management consultancy firm with behavioral science at...
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Allison Miller
Drummer / Composer / Teacher, Early Learning Coalition of Flagler Volusia
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Karl Mattson
founder and managing director, Squared Circle Ventures
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Mark Weatherford
CISO and Head of Regulated Industries, AlertEnterprise
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Brian Proctor
Author of My Father Knew the Secret – Growing Up with Bob Proctor, Environment and Climate Change Canada
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