Why we need to re-think the human factor in security, with Bruce Hallas   Bruce Hallas sits in the hot seat for a change as Alexia of Marmalade Box grills him, for this: Series 3, Episode 4 of the Re-Thinking the Human Factor Podcast. Having received a lot of emails asking us for more information about Bruce Hallas, the host of this podcast, Alexia agreed to put Bruce through some viewer lead questioning in the hopes of delving deeper into his background and expertise.   Having trained in accounting and law, Bruce started his work life in business development, outside the realms of tech, and found himself passionate about security awareness and human behaviour. Via a series of questioning, 7 years ago Bruce was lead to his groundbreaking research that lead to his book ‘Rethinking The Human Factor’. Apart from his work as a researcher and author, he also runs Marmalade Box, a company dedicated to helping organisations cultivate and design a positive security awareness by raising awareness and influencing behaviours.   Bruce is an expert in reducing risk and helping companies design security processes that reduce the guesswork from the human factor. We know you will enjoy listening to how and why Bruce is so passionate about his chosen occupation and how you can benefit from his vast understanding.   AS YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE, IF YOU FIND YOURSELF WANTING TO IMPLEMENT SOME OF THE INSIGHTS YOU’RE GAINING BUT YOU FEEL YOU NEED A LITTLE HELP, PLEASE DO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME AT: [email protected]   JOIN BRUCE HALLAS AND ALEXIA AS THEY DISCUSS: The questions Bruce asked himself when he started his research journey. How understanding the human factor allows for better engagement.  Breaking down the entire system within information security to better the process.   The Analogies Project and how analogies help in shaping culture and behaviour. Who benefits the most from the Rethinking The Human Factor research? Designing with the human in mind. Does evidence point to the validity of the frame work created from the research done in Rethinking The Human Factor? The importance of establishing a cohesive vision as an anchor. How personal values influence culture. What can my organisation do to benefit from this?   RESOURCES AND TOPICS FOR FURTHER STUDY Rethinking The Human Factor by Bruce Hallas Nudge by Richard H. Thaler The Power Of Analogy by Dieter Wanner   MORE ABOUT BRUCE HALLAS: LinkedIn Marmalade Box The Analogies Project   Please subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, and if you enjoyed this interview, please share with your friends and colleagues and leave a 5 star rating and review.   Thanks for listening and sharing.   Bruce & The Re-thinking the Human Factor Podcast Team