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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 effective
• Neuroscience: A scientifically-informed design that leverages how the brain processes information and forms relationships
• Social 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/

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In this episode, Michala Liavaag talks with Maureen Chaffe, about the challenges of keeping data protected in the local government and charity sectors. 

Maureen is the founder of  Processmatters2, a Data Protection expert, and a 'former trustee'. She has over 20 years of experience unpicking poor data practices and improving the efficiency of systems in local government, non-profit organisations, and the private sector. 

 Contact Maureen:

https://bit.ly/Cybility2ProcessMatters2  (Only use this, not email too or we can't track)

 
👉 Cited in this episode: 

 Podcast Desert islands discs: https://bbc.in/3y2B5Cr

Podcast Change Makers: https://bit.ly/Cybility2ChangeMakers

BBC's The Archers: https://bbc.in/3Zq2FoK

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In this episode, Michala Liavaag talks with Clare McGill Sharpe, about the current challenges facing corporate governance and cybersecurity in a global charity context.

 Clare works as the Corporate Governance Manager at the charity Sightsavers, and volunteers as a trustee at the Brighton Yoga Foundation.

 Clare’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-mcgill-532869199/

👉 Cited in this episode: 

 Civil society news:   https://bit.ly/Cybility2CivSocNews

Directory of social change:  https://bit.ly/Cybility2DSocChange

NCVO: https://bit.ly/Cybility2NCVO

Getting on board:  https://bit.ly/Cybility2gob

Charity commission:  https://bit.ly/Cybility2CharityCom

Brighton Yoga Foundation: https://bit.ly/Cybility2BrightonYoga

Book: boards that make a difference https://bit.ly/Cybility2Clarebk2

Book: The charity’s trustees handbook https://bit.ly/Cybility2Clarebk1 

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Would you like to raise your team or family's awareness of cybersecurity practices and behaviours - whilst having fun? 🔐+🎲+🥳

We at Cybility created a version of the #game Snakes and Ladders designed to do exactly that. 

Get your FREE copy at  https://bit.ly/cybilitysnakesandladders

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📝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

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✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag

🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video

🎵Music by CFO Garner

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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/charity
• Board Toolkit - https://bit.ly/Cybility2BoardToolkit

 Cybility Savvy Episodes

• VPN - https://www.cybilityconsulting.co.uk/cms/cybilitysavvy/safe-communcations
• Risk  - https://www.cybilityconsulting.co.uk/cms/cybilitysavvy/charities-risk
• Insurance - 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/Cybility2SECRCpartner
• Incident 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

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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

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✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag

🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video

🎵Music by CFO Garner

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As you may have noticed, we took a little break on the show, and are gearing up for season 2. 

We took the season break to reflect on what went well and what we could improve upon. 

In our next season we’ll deliver more bite-sized episodes, with easy-to-digest, actionable hints and tips covering topics such as: understanding and managing cyber risks, cyber security governance, the role and responsibilities of leaders and much more.

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📝Show notes:

How should charities manage risk?

Michala Liavaag and Sabrina Segal talk about risk management in the not-for-profit sector: how it intersects with cybersecurity; cultural elements to risk; doing objective centred risk management; risk as opportunity; and more.

Sabrina is currently the Global Head of Integrity, Risk, and Compliance Support Services at JA Worldwide, a nonprofit focused on supporting entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work skills readiness to young people around the globe.   

Sabrina is a licensed attorney, Certified Fraud Examiner, and has more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector in various leadership roles across support services and program design and delivery.

Sabrina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smsegal/

👉 Cited in this episode: 

Tim Leech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-leech-01950013/  

Warren Black LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-black-62546415/

Elliot S. Schreiber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-s-schreiber-ph-d-17858510/

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✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag

🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video

🎵Music by CFO Garner

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🎵Music by CFO Garner

📝Show notes:

What help is available for small organisations to counter cyber threats?

In this episode Michala Liavaag and Chris White explore several aspects of cybersecurity for small and medium organisations. Chris White is a detective inspector, working in the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit as a Police Cyber Security Advisor and Prevent Sergeant.  

More recently, Chris joined the cyber resilience centre for the South East as Head of Cyber and Innovation. This is part of the National Police Chief’s Council - National Cybercrime Programme; a not for profit, police, private & academic partnership tackling cybercrime by providing a solution to help charities, businesses, SMEs & micro businesses to protect themselves in this digital age.

👉 Cited in this episode: 

 Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East - https://bit.ly/Cybility2SECRC

UK Safer Internet Centre - https://bit.ly/Cybility2SaferInternet

EU Better Internet for Kids - https://bit.ly/Cybility2BIKportal

Internet safety for children - https://bit.ly/Cybility2SafeguardingChildren

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✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag

🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video

🎵Music by CFO Garner

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✍🏾Written and produced by Michala Liavaag

🎦Co-produced and edited by Ana Garner video

🎵Music by CFO Garner