Episode 12: Employee Engagement with Lina Tsakiris

Lina Tsakiris is an information and physical security expert and co-chair of the Canadian Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence. With extensive experience in managing insider threats, she is dedicated to enhancing security practices through employee engagement and risk mitigation strategies.

Tsakiris is recognized for her leadership in developing frameworks that address both technical and human aspects of security, earning her accolades such as Canada's "Security Director of the Year 2021." Through her work, she continues to drive innovation in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk management.

In this episode of Leadership Trademarked, Lina Tsakiris, co-chair of the Canadian Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence, explores the crucial role of employee engagement in information security and security risk management. With her extensive experience, Tsakiris highlights how organizations can transform employees into proactive defenders against security threats by cultivating a culture of security awareness.

She shares actionable strategies for engaging staff at all levels, minimizing insider threats, and strengthening overall organizational resilience in the face of evolving security risks.