Practical Culture-Building Strategies
Practical Culture-Building Strategies
Concrete actions that foster security culture:
Security Champions Network: Identify and empower security advocates throughout the organization:
- Selection based on influence and enthusiasm
- Regular training and updates
- Authority to make local decisions
- Recognition for contributions
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Mentorship opportunities
Gamification and Competition: Harness competitive spirits positively:
- Department security scoreboards
- Capture the flag events
- Security puzzle challenges
- Phishing detection contests
- Clean desk competitions
- Innovation challenges
Integration with Business Processes: Embed security into existing workflows:
- Security checkpoints in project management
- Risk assessments in decision-making
- Security metrics in business reviews
- Compliance in vendor selection
- Security in onboarding processes
- Protection in innovation discussions