Cybersecurity is not just an arms race; it is fundamentally about people. Bill Largent’s reflections highlight why broad reading shapes vital perspective for IT and MSP professionals, helping to understand vulnerabilities from diverse angles. He advocates for empathy as an overlooked cyber skill, noting that understanding user behaviour is crucial for effective support and policy.
Lifelong learning is another theme; regular curiosity keeps skills sharp and teams resilient. Largent urges nurturing both empathy and expertise to improve digital defence and develop future cyber talent. His message: success in security relies on balance between technical vigilance and human understanding, for genuine risk mitigation and operational effectiveness.
Humanising Cybersecurity: Empathy and Lifelong Learning in Digital Defence
