If you don’t control your message—someone else will! What if your

company’s private information suddenly became public—and you weren’t the

one who shared it?

In today’s episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Chris Howells,

Director of IT and Head Instructor, explains how to take back control of

your message when communication slips out of your hands.

When unexpected events hit—like public announcements, travel plans, or

emergencies—information can spread fast. Chris shows you how to stay

ahead by creating clear communication policies, educating your team,

and reducing opportunities for attackers to exploit confusion or chaos.

You’ll discover how to:

✅ Build a communication plan that keeps your organization secure and

professional

✅ Prevent social engineering attacks by controlling information flow

✅ Empower your staff and community to respond with consistency and

confidence

✅ Develop “away policies” that protect both privacy and productivity

✅ Strengthen your company’s defense through proactive messaging and

teamwork

This video delivers practical cybersecurity strategy mixed with

real-world communication planning. It's perfect for IT leaders,

business owners, and security-conscious teams.

Join our Learn Online Security community on Skool for deeper training,

discussions, and tools to help you secure your organization’s

communications from the inside out.

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⌚Time Stamps ⌚

00:26 Introduction to Learn Online Security

00:39 When You Can't Control the Message

01:19 Planning for Emergencies and Worst-Case Scenarios

02:08 Educating Staff and Preparing in Advance

03:37 Regaining Control After Losing Information

04:06 Out-of-Office Messaging and Extended Absences

05:16 Empowering Surroundings and Preventing Social Engineering

07:01 Join Skool!

08:03 Reviewing Company Policies and Communication Procedures

10:03 Real-World Example: Medical Emergency Response and Lessons Learned

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