A Whole Lotta BS (Behavioral Science) About Security

Why do we do the things we know we shouldn’t, and not do the things we know we should? Take password managers: Most of us know they’re an easy, useful tool that enhances our security, but not enough of us actually use them. What’s the reason behind this? Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, reveals new research from the Alliance about the public’s attitudes and beliefs about security, as well as potential drivers and barriers towards secure habits. About the speaker: Lisa Plaggemier is Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. She is a recognized thought leader in security awareness and education with a proven track record of engaging and empowering people to protect themselves, their families, and their organizations. Lisa has held leadership roles with the Ford Motor Company, CDK, InfoSec and MediaPRO, and is a frequent speaker at major events including RSA, Gartner and SANS. She is a University of Michigan graduate (Go Blue!) and while she wasn’t born in Austin, Texas, she got there as fast as she could.