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Jul 19, 2022

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Articles / Publications

Title	*SAM Community Member Feature!*
Just Culture Improves Security
Security Culture that allows Admission of Mistakes
Storytelling in Cyber - Axonius
Influence vs Control - Community LinkedIn Post	Nadja el Fertasi
Security Awareness Done Right with Nadja el Fertasi, Dutch Schwartz, Ryan Cloutier, Brian Haugli, Gabriel Friedlander	Nadja el Fertasi, Gaby Friedlander
Role of Emotional Intelligence in Creating a Healthy Information Security Culture	Nadja el Fertasi
Why Developing Cyber Resilience Requires Emotional Intelligence	Nadja el Fertasi
Empathy: The Overlooked Ingredient in Cybersecurity
Basic Rules for Staying Safe Online (older but still relevant)
Immutable Truths About Data Breaches

Books

Transformational Security Awareness: What Neuroscientists, Storytellers, and Marketers Can Teach Us About Driving Secure Behaviors	Author: Perry Carpenter
Well Aware: Master the Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future	Author: George Finney
Project Zero Trust: A Story About a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business	Author: George Finney

Ayelet HaShachar Penrod

A passionate security awareness advocate, I began my career in cyber marketing, building relationships with cybersecurity professionals and helping develop an early influencer-driven platform. I transitioned into security awareness and now serve as lead for Wizer Managed Services, supporting programs for organizations ranging from nonprofits to education to global enterprises, making security awareness practical and accessible.

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Ayelet HaShachar Penrod

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