Gamification: Making cybersecurity training fun for everyone | Guest Jessica Gulick
We’re making cybersecurity training fun with today’s episode, which is all about gamification! Jessica Gulick of Katczy discusses the Wicked6 Cyber Games, the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu, and the ways in which cyber games could rise to the ranks of other televised esports.0:00 - Intro 2:16 - Starting in cybersecurity after 9/113:28 - Major career milestones so far7:08 - Day to day duties as a CEO 11:00 - Cybersecurity burnout and ongoing learning13:16 - Let’s dig into gamification!19:11 - How to design deeper gamification 22:32 - Selling gamification to leadership28:45 - Wiked6 Cyber Games35:10 - Gamified security awareness campaigns37:42 - Can gamification help grow the talent panel42:05 - Working with the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu49:58 - What’s next for these gamified cyber events?52:20 - Outro– Try our Choose Your Own Adventure® Zombie Invasion game: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/iq/choose-your-own-adventure/ – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastJessica Gulick is CEO of Katzcy, a woman-owned growth firm specializing in cybersecurity marketing and cyber games. She is also President of the Board at the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu, a 501c3 dedicated to advancing women in cyber careers. Jessica is a 20-year veteran in the cybersecurity industry and a CISSP.About InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.