Cybility Savvy

Michala Liavaag

Bite-sized information about cybersecurity for not-for-profit boards and leaders. In each episode we help leaders of not-for-profits to understand the information security risks to their organisations and they leave with at least one actionable insight that they can put into practice. It also features interviews with not-for-profit leaders sharing their cybersecurity journey, insights and lessons learned.

  1. 08/15/2024

    How Stories can change your organisation culture

    In this episode, Michala Liavaag sits down with Pradeep U.N., founder and CEO of Stories and Wisdom, an award-winning platform and company, to explore how storytelling can revolutionize organisational culture.  Pradeep introduces his innovative approach to human engagement and culture transformation:  Storytelling: A card game that encourages personal story sharing, fostering deeper connections among team members Gamification: An engaging, interactive experience that makes team-building more enjoyable and effectiveNeuroscience: A scientifically-informed design that leverages how the brain processes information and forms relationshipsSocial Learning: A browser-based platform enabling collaborative learning across geographical boundaries for remote and distributed teams These techniques for building trust and psychological safety are particularly relevant in cybersecurity, where open communication and a strong security culture are crucial for maintaining robust defences against evolving threats.  Listen now to discover how harnessing the power of storytelling can create lasting positive change in your workplace culture and foster stronger connections among team members.  Learn more about the platform: https://www.storieswisdom.com/ Connect with Pradeep on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unpradeep/ Contact Michala if you would like to know more how the platform can enhance your cybersecurity efforts:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalal/ ----- ⭐Found this useful? Please rate and review, as it helps reaching more people 👍You can also subscribe and share on social media 💬 Contribute to future episodes with your cyber security concerns and questions 🤝Connect with Michala and Cybility Savvy: ✅ LinkedIn ✅ Twitter ✅ Youtube ✅ Instagram --- ✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag 🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video 🎵Music by CFO Garner

    41 min
  2. 12/06/2022

    E22 - How can coaching support organisational change?

    📝Show notes:  Creating a culture of Cybersecurity involves changing behaviours. This episode dives deep in the subject of how coaching enables sustainable organisational change. Michala Liavaag talks with Amy Tarrant and Sue Noble who have authored a book to give organisations the coaching tools and framework to deliver on the benefits that organisation change initiatives promise. 👉 Cited in this episode:    Book Coaching People through Organizational Change. Listen to the episode to get a 20% discount code:  https://bit.ly/Cybility2SNATbook Amy Tarrant's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amytarrant/ Sue Noble's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-noble-noble-learning-ltd-541a834/ Podcast The rest is politics: https://bit.ly/Cybility2trip ----- ⭐Found this useful? Please rate and review, as it helps reaching more people  👍You can also subscribe and share on social media 💬 Contribute to future episodes with your cyber security concerns and questions 📃Transcription  🤝Connect with Michala and Cybility Savvy: ✅ LinkedIn ✅ Twitter ✅ Youtube ✅ Instagram    --- ✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag 🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video 🎵Music by CFO Garner ----- ⭐Found this useful? Please rate and review, as it helps reaching more people 👍You can also subscribe and share on social media 💬 Contribute to future episodes with your cyber security concerns and questions 🤝Connect with Michala and Cybility Savvy: ✅ LinkedIn ✅ Twitter ✅ Youtube ✅ Instagram --- ✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag 🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video 🎵Music by CFO Garner

    42 min
  3. 11/09/2022

    E21 - Cybersecurity for trustees - with guest host Penny Wilson

    In this episode, we turned the tables: Penny Wilson interviews Michala Liavaag!  Penny Wilson is the CEO of Getting on Board, a trustee recruitment and diversity charity. Penny has been a trustee of several charities and is currently a trustee of the National Migraine Centre. Penny asks Michala questions about cybersecurity from the perspective of trustees. Starting with the basics of what cybersecurity, the importance of robust process design, through to the nuances of obtaining insurance coverage, and much more. This episode is full of resources and practical tips for trustees.  👉 Cited in this episode:  Getting on Board - why we campaign https://www.gettingonboard.org/why-we-campaign Cybility Cybersecurity Ring of Resources - https://bit.ly/cybilityring4charities More Cybility resources https://www.cybilityconsulting.co.uk/cms/resources-cybersecurity National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Create your Cyber Action Plan - https://bit.ly/Cybility2CyberActionPlan Small Charity Guide - https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/charityBoard Toolkit - https://bit.ly/Cybility2BoardToolkit Cybility Savvy Episodes VPN - https://www.cybilityconsulting.co.uk/cms/cybilitysavvy/safe-communcationsRisk  - https://www.cybilityconsulting.co.uk/cms/cybilitysavvy/charities-riskInsurance - https://www.cybilityconsulting.co.uk/cms/cybilitysavvy/cybersecurity-change  IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) a background on good IT service management practices - https://bit.ly/Cybility2ITILprocess South East Cyber Resilience Centre Sign up, it's free - https://bit.ly/Cybility2SECRCpartnerIncident Response Plan Template - https://bit.ly/SECRC-CIRplan CREST Incident Response Implementation & Procurement Guides - https://bit.ly/Cybility2CRESTIRguides Charity Commission Incident Reporting - https://bit.ly/Cybility2CCincident ICO quarterly review - https://bit.ly/Cybility2ICOtrends Verizon data breach report - https://vz.to/3DOwk1T  ----- ⭐Found this useful? Please rate and review, as it helps reaching more people ----- ⭐Found this useful? Please rate and review, as it helps reaching more people 👍You can also subscribe and share on social media 💬 Contribute to future episodes with your cyber security concerns and questions 🤝Connect with Michala and Cybility Savvy: ✅ LinkedIn ✅ Twitter ✅ Youtube ✅ Instagram --- ✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag 🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video 🎵Music by CFO Garner

    46 min
  4. 10/14/2022

    E20- What does the board do about cybersecurity?

    What part does the board play in keeping organisations more cyber resilient?  Michala Liavaag explains the important role board members play in cybersecurity no matter the size of the organisation. Boards need to see cybersecurity as any other risk they need to take into consideration, in order to ensure it is working to meet the organisation's objectives.  Michala also answers the question: is cyber security an IT job?  As always, board members will leave with practical tips and questions they can ask their executives, to make sure cybersecurity is properly governed.  👉 Cited in this episode:  Cybility Savvy's episode E10- Where do we start? https://www.cybilityconsulting.co.uk/cms/cybilitysavvy/start-cybersecurity Cybility Savvy's episode E5- How can leaders drive 'Cybersecurity First'? https://www.cybilityconsulting.co.uk/cms/cybilitysavvy/cybersecurity-first ----- ⭐Found this useful? Please rate and review, as it helps reaching more people  👍You can also subscribe and share on social media 💬 Contribute to future episodes with your cyber security concerns and questions 📃Transcription  🤝Connect with Michala and Cybility Savvy: ✅ LinkedIn ✅ Twitter ✅ Youtube ✅ Instagram   --- ✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag 🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video 🎵Music by CFO Garner ----- ⭐Found this useful? Please rate and review, as it helps reaching more people 👍You can also subscribe and share on social media 💬 Contribute to future episodes with your cyber security concerns and questions 🤝Connect with Michala and Cybility Savvy: ✅ LinkedIn ✅ Twitter ✅ Youtube ✅ Instagram --- ✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag 🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video 🎵Music by CFO Garner

    8 min

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Bite-sized information about cybersecurity for not-for-profit boards and leaders. In each episode we help leaders of not-for-profits to understand the information security risks to their organisations and they leave with at least one actionable insight that they can put into practice. It also features interviews with not-for-profit leaders sharing their cybersecurity journey, insights and lessons learned.