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Podcast: Simplifying Cyber
Episode: Meet the Security Awareness Apologist
Description: What happens after an employee clicks on a phishing link? Jason Hoenich (hey-nick), the self-proclaimed "Security Awareness Apologist," believes that's where the real education begins. Drawing from his experiences at major entertainment companies like Disney and Sony, Jason shares how live hacking demonstrations where employees witness real-time compromises create powerful, unforgettable learning moments.The conversation dives deep into why traditional security awareness approaches fall short. While phishing simulations and generic training modules check compliance boxes, they rarely drive meaningful behavior change. The most effective programs go beyond making people aware of threats—they make secure behaviors easy an...