SMU’s CSO, George Finney discusses security theories, teaching cyber, and security awareness

HACKED: Into the minds of Cybersecurity leaders

On this episode of HACKED, we pick the mind of Southern Methodist University’s Chief Security Officer and prolific Author, George Finney. George discusses academic cybersecurity theories such as the Happy Gilmore Effect and how cybersecurity fits into Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. We also talk about security awareness and end user training techniques. During overrated/underrated, we get his take on physical penetration tests and the importance of certifications.