Recorded webinar

Why knowledge isn’t enough to change security behavior

Most employees know they shouldn’t click suspicious links.
Yet phishing attacks still succeed.
Why?
Because security failures are rarely about a lack of knowledge.
They’re about context.

When people are under time pressure, influenced by social expectations, or simply acting on habit, knowledge often takes a back seat. In the moment, behavior is shaped by stress, norms, and automatic responses, not by what we learned in a training session months ago

 

 

 

 

 

 

A man covering his face with his hands, conveying stress and embarrassment — illustrating how security incidents often trigger blame rather than learning.
EVENT DETAILS

Learn how theory is not enough to change security behavior

Join Nimblr’s security and behavioral science experts as they explore why knowledge alone rarely leads to lasting behavior change.

In this session, we examine how workplace context, time pressure, social norms, leadership, and system design quietly shape everyday security decisions, often more than knowledge itself.

  • Understanding alone doesn’t prevent mistakes.
  • Workplace context shapes everyday decisions.
  • Behavior changes through practice and feedback, not information alone.

⏳ Duration: 45 minutes

Speakers

Aimée Ravaçon – Moderator, CMO Nimblr.

Martin Karlqvist - Behavior Psychologist, Nimblr

Rikard Zetterberg – Founder and CIO, Nimblr.

 

Who should attend?

If you work in, or are responsible for, any aspect of cybersecurity, employee training, or digital risk management, this webinar is designed for you.

This includes roles such as:

Security Awareness Managers / Specialists

CISOs and IT Security Directors

Risk & Compliance Officers

Heads of IT / IT Operations

HR and L&D Managers (especially those involved in training and onboarding)

Internal Communications Managers

 

SECURITY AWARENESS

Strengthen protection against data breaches

Data breaches continue to rise, often due to a lack of awareness.
Firewalls and antivirus software alone aren’t enough since the biggest attack surface is your users. Over half of all IT incidents stem from human error. 

Regular security training reduces risk by teaching employees to recognize threats like phishing and social engineering. Nimblr’s intelligent, automated solutions help organizations strengthen their defenses against cyberattacks.

Strengthen Protection Against Data Breaches