My recent conversation on SBS Greek, the well-known Australian radio station with Stergos Kastelloriou, as part of the Decode: Complex topics simply explained series, was an opportunity to discuss something that is often mistakenly treated as a purely technical subject.
The truth is that cybersecurity starts with people. It doesn’t only concern large enterprises, IT departments, or specialized security analysts. It concerns every citizen, every professional, and every organization that uses email, cloud services, social media, and online banking.
Show Decode - SBS Greek - Australian Radio Station
Series Decode: Complex topics simply explained
Episode Topic Cybersecurity starts with people
Duration Approximately 22 minutes
Original Source SBS Radio interview
In the interview I highlighted a fundamental principle that is confirmed daily through real incidents: most cyber threats don’t originate from some “magical” technical vulnerability, but from behavior, carelessness, ignorance, or a false sense of security. A phishing email, a weak password, a hasty access approval, or a lack of proper training are enough to open the door to very serious consequences.
This is exactly why I believe cybersecurity should not be presented merely as technological infrastructure, but as an operational culture. Proper procedures, people training, consistency in decision-making, and understanding risk are just as important as firewalls, EDR tools, and technical defenses. When the human factor is strengthened, the overall resilience of an organization is substantially strengthened as well.
Cybersecurity is not just a technology issue. It’s a matter of mindset, responsibility, and everyday behavior.
Another critical point of the discussion was that awareness should not be activated only after an incident. Preparation must precede crisis. Whether we’re talking about small businesses or larger organizations, the value lies in prevention, clear role allocation, tested response plans, and the ability to recognize warning signs early.
For me, this public discussion holds special significance because it helps convey the cybersecurity message beyond the narrow technical circle and reach society, professionals, and business executives. The sooner we understand that security is everyone’s responsibility, the more effectively we can build resilient digital environments.
Listen to the Interview
If you’d like to listen to the full interview from the original publication, you can find it here: Mike Mingos: Cybersecurity starts with people on SBS Radio.