Bridging psychology and cybersecurity

In this episode of Behave, host Munya Hoto welcomes Alison Crockford, the Information Security Senior Adviser at Euroclear, for an insightful discussion about the world of information security and the challenges of building a security culture within organizations.

Alison shares her diverse career journey, from running nightclubs to working at Apple, to her current role in information security. Her experience in communications roles and obtaining a master's in organizational culture and behavior further equipped her to bridge the gap between psychology, technology, and cybersecurity.

The conversation delves into Alison's day-to-day activities as an information security senior adviser, emphasizing the importance of building secure thinking, understanding security culture, and the shift from compliance-driven metrics to a focus on positive behavior change metrics. The discussion also touches on the proliferation of AI in technology and the challenges this brings in terms of governance and security within organizations.

Alison’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisoncrockford