Beyond Awareness: Building a Risk-Driven Cyber Culture with Rick Howard

💬 Show NotesIn this episode of Secure Strides, we sit down with Rick Howard, the president of the Cybersecurity Canon Project, as he shares his incredible journey through the world of cybersecurity. With a background that includes military service and leadership in the private sector, Rick has dedicated his career to educating and inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. We delve into the origins of the Cybersecurity Canon Project, a curated collection of essential cybersecurity books, and discuss the importance of storytelling in conveying critical knowledge to the industry. Rick highlights the significance of deep reading and understanding the material, rather than skimming through information in our fast-paced digital world. Join us as we explore the evolution of cybersecurity awareness, the importance of effective communication with leadership, and the key skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field. Rick also shares his top book recommendations, including the iconic "The Cuckoo's Egg" and Neal Stephenson's "Reamde," ensuring you have the right resources at your fingertips as you navigate your cybersecurity journey!Chapters:(02:15) Rick's journey into cybersecurity(05:30) The inception of the Cybersecurity Canon Project(10:45) The importance of deep reading in cybersecurity(15:20) Communicating cybersecurity risks to leadership(20:15) Recommendations for essential cybersecurity reads(25:00) The role of storytelling in cybersecurity education(30:00) Movies that accurately portray hacking and cybersecurity🎙️ The Secure Strides podcast is hosted by Dooshima Dabo'Adzuana, a digital risk manager dedicated to connecting people, resources, and ideas in pursuit of a safe and secure digital world. 💻🌍 #SDGDigitalFollow on socials: /thecyberenvoy_🎙️ Show notes created by https://headliner.app