Beyond Controls: Building Trust and Communication in Security – Featuring AriaDear

01/10/2025 19 min

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In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, Aria Langer returns to share deep insights from her work in privileged access management and the challenges of implementing security controls without alienating coworkers. She and Dwayne dive into the often-overlooked importance of empathy in cybersecurity, exploring how human connection can make security efforts more effective. The conversation touches on the cultural shifts needed in security teams, how storytelling can foster understanding, and the risks of relying too heavily on tools like AI without understanding their underlying mechanics.What you need to know about AriaDear is that she’s a Security Engineer by day, DuckBurg resident by night!Been working in SecOps for almost 5 years, specializing in Privilege Access ManagementHave spoken at BlueTeamCon, ChibrrCon and the Defcon Furs village on that topic.

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