How can overcoming personal adversity lead to a successful career in cybersecurity?

Welcome to Razorwire, the podcast that delves into the world of cybersecurity by sharing the journeys of its most inspiring figures.

Join us for a truly heartwarming episode as we welcome Jemma, the brilliant mind behind CultureGem and a passionate champion for security behaviour and culture. Jemma's incredible journey - from surviving homelessness to becoming a respected voice in InfoSec - reminds us how our different paths can bring richness and depth to our industry.

Jemma shares her powerful story and gives fresh perspectives on the human side of cybersecurity, why accessibility matters in learning and the reason technical solutions alone will never be enough. We discuss the changing face of InfoSec culture, the eyebrow-raising phenomenon of "cyberlebrities", and how we might better spend our security budgets to protect the people who matter most.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your InfoSec journey, you'll find wisdom in Jemma's approach to making security concepts meaningful for everyone - from corporate executives to her beloved nan.

Tune in for a conversation that, for me, genuinely felt like catching up with a friend at the pub, whilst challenging us all to think differently about creating a more inclusive approach to security.

3 Key Talking Points:

1. The Human Element of Cybersecurity

Learn why organisations allocate less than 1% of security budgets to human factors despite 97% of incidents being attributed to human error. Jemma explains how addressing this disconnect creates stronger security cultures and reduces vulnerabilities.

1. Accessibility as a Security Imperative

Discover how CultureGem's accessible learning approach removes barriers to understanding security concepts. Jemma demonstrates why making security comprehensible to everyone isn't just inclusive - it's fundamental to effective protection.

1. The Evolving InfoSec Community

Gain perspective on industry dynamics from "cyberlebrities" to challenges faced by professionals from non-traditional backgrounds. This discussion gives valuable context for navigating the InfoSec community.

"If 10% of an IT budget is spent on cyber, which is there or thereabouts, less than 1% is spent on human side of cyber. Yet 97% of incidents are put down to, rightly or wrongly, human error."

- Jemma, Founder of CultureGem

Listen to this episode on your favourite podcasting platform: https://razorwire.captivate.fm/listen

• Overcoming Adversity: Learn how navigating difficult circumstances can build transferable skills for an InfoSec career
• Budget Realignment: Discover why redistributing your security budget towards human factors can address the root cause of 97% of incidents
• Inclusive Security: Explore how removing barriers to learning strengthens your organisation's overall security posture
• Employee Engagement: Find out how to move beyond compliance to create genuine security motivation amongst your staff
• Community Dynamics: Navigate the changing InfoSec landscape and its impact on collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Diverse Recruitment: Understand the value of hiring security professionals with unconventional backgrounds and experiences
• Translating...