While John Halliday is busy holidaying (at least, I think he is busy holidaying – that’s what he told me) I tonight stepped into his shoes to help BDO Kendalls host the monthly meeting of the Australian Information Security Association.
Tonight’s presentation was held in the BDO Kendalls training rooms, and it was very well received. Mark Phillips of Suncorp presented on their IT Security Awareness program, which is a novel thing for what is usually a fairly technical presentation. However – since I could understand it! – I enjoyed the presentation immensely. There were lots of good hints and tips that would really apply to any awareness program – whether it be information management, information security, or workplace health & safety.Â
The big tips were to keep a clear message, consistently delivered, and to start small and test, develop, and change according to feedback received. Oh, and to give away iPods and remember to address WIIFM – the answer to your target audience’s question, ‘what’s in it for me?’.Â
Thoroughly enjoyed the presentation.