On Thursday, May 29, 2025, iCentra hosted a timely and thought-provoking edition of the Transform by iCentra Webinar series, titled “Integrating Information Security into Your Organizational Culture.” The session featured leading voices in information security, Michael Ehi Idemudia, Innocent Ataise, and was expertly moderated by Esther Atitebi.
This session emphasized that while technology continues to evolve, a security-conscious culture remains the cornerstone of resilient organizations.
Key Insights from Industry Experts
Michael Ehi Idemudia
Information Security & ITSM Consultant
- Make security visible, understandable, and personally relevant.
- Align security objectives with business strategy from the outset.
- Recognize and celebrate positive security behaviors; motivation thrives on praise.
- AI and ML will shape the future of security, but risk awareness must remain constant.
- Bottom line: Information Security is everyone’s business.
Innocent Ataise
Cybersecurity Specialist & ISO Lead Auditor
- Security must drive measurable business impact.
- Treat information as your organization’s most valuable asset.
- For AI and emerging tech, transparency is critical: “Show Your Workings!”
- Establish full-spectrum audit frameworks to eliminate blind spots.
- Operating in an unsecured environment is a disservice to your mission.
Key Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Organizations
Culture over Compliance
- Go beyond checkbox compliance, embed security thinking across all levels, not just IT.
- Continuous training and awareness are essential to closing gaps in cybersecurity culture.
AI Policy Readiness
- Develop and govern policies for AI integration that prioritize transparency, trust, and control.
- Promote a culture where human-AI collaboration supports strategic objectives.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Align frameworks like ISO 27001 and GDPR with real business goals.
- Make risk personal and relatable to improve stakeholder buy-in and accountability.
Future-Proofing Security
- Embrace technologies like machine learning, but build cultural trust alongside technical controls.
- Establish a routine policy review cycle that reaches from the executive suite to the frontline.
Missed the Session?
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[ https://youtu.be/huHbrfdf90U ]
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