From Weakest Link to Strongest Defense:
The Human Risk Revolution
A Convene Chats Webinar
Despite billions invested in AI-driven cybersecurity tools, human-driven breaches continue to rise. Why? Because most strategies treat people as the weakest link- overlooked, under-supported, and siloed from security operations. But what if we flipped that narrative? This session challenges conventional thinking, offering a new approach: humans as the strongest defense when empowered with AI-driven insights and adaptive engagement. Learn how Human Risk Management (HRM) connect fragmented signals, correlates behavior, access, and threat data, and delivers real-time interventions that close the loop- turning human risk into measurable advantage. Hear real-world examples from Blackbaud Security Awareness Program Manager, Terry Smith.
Meet Ashley Rose
As the CEO of Living Security, Ashley is passionate about helping companies build a positive security culture within their organizations. An adaptable problem solver, Ashley is thoughtful and transparent in her approach to running the company and working with clients toward a singular goal: reduce risk by making people a security asset instead of a liability. Ashley has a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and is a serial entrepreneur with experience designing and managing product lines. After launching her career in the tech industry, she became intrigued by cybersecurity and its accelerating impact on organizations, individuals, families and communities. Ashley co-founded Living Security based on a philosophy that empowering people is the best approach to lasting security awareness and breach prevention.
Meet Mike Siegel
Mike Siegel is a recognized cybersecurity and SaaS executive with a 20+ year track record of driving growth, innovation, and transformation in the technology sector. A former senior executive at McAfee, Forcepoint, and SailPoint Technologies, Mike has been instrumental in shaping industry-leading product strategies and scaling organizations to global success. As President at Living Security, Mike leverages his expertise in identity governance, user behavior analytics, and human-centric security to help enterprises navigate today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
Meet Terry Smith
Terry is husband, father, entrepreneur, speaker, and currently he leads the security awareness program at Blackbaud. With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, he has seen a great deal of change. He started his career as a software engineer, then moved into project management with security and audit teams before accepting his current duties.
