About Debbie Gordon: Debbie Gordon is the founder and CEO of Cloud Range, the industry-leading cybersecurity simulation training solution that helps organizations reduce cyber risk. A globally recognized technology entrepreneur, Debbie founded Cloud Range on the premise that simulation training is as integral in cybersecurity as it is in other fields like medicine, aviation, or the military. The result was that Cloud Range led the development of a new category in cybersecurity. Only three years later, organizations around the globe are incorporating the company’s cyber readiness solution as a core element of their security programs.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University where she earned her degree in human and organizational development, Debbie has focused her work on businesses that improve people’s lives. Her career began in technical education and certification, and she has built and sold several companies in eCommerce, IT asset management, and training. She is currently on the board of directors of Entrepreneurs’ Organization - Nashville. Debbie is a frequent speaker on cybersecurity readiness, simulation training, and team effectiveness at conferences and seminars all around the world. She has also been featured in many podcasts, has authored many articles, and has been quoted in major publications including Fox News, Wall Street Journal and Forbes.

In this episode, Aaron and Debbie Gordon discuss:

• The three elements of learning 
• Cybersecurity awareness in the OT world 
• Practicing cybersecurity responses in a simulated environment
• Adapting the organization to cybersecurity 

Key Takeaways:

• When it comes to cybersecurity, knowledge and ability are great but may not be enough. The gap must be filled with experiential learning, which means they’ve got to practice their knowledge and skills in a simulated environment in order to be adequately prepared for real-world events. 
• An example of cybersecurity awareness in the IT world is telling people to be wary of phishing emails. In the OT world, cybersecurity awareness is all about letting people know that when things are going wrong and alarms are going off in machines and systems, it might be a cyber attack. 
• Nothing could prepare somebody more for a cyberattack than to experience it first hand in a simulated event. By practicing in a safe environment, they could test themselves, take risks that they otherwise wouldn’t in a real situation, and improve by making their solution more efficient and effective as they practice more and more. 
• Cybersecurity is the job of every member of an organization. Technology and processes have to be honed and trained, but there are fundamental organizational changes that must happen in order to create a safe 

"This is cybersafety. This isn't just about protecting data. This is protecting lives and our livelihoods." — Debbie Gordon

Connect with Debbie Gordon: 

Website: https://www.cloudrangecyber.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/degordon/ 

Connect with Aaron:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow

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