Todd Fletcher
CrowdStrike - Professional Services Principal Consultant; Cyberpsychology PhD Research Student
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Todd Fletcher is a cybersecurity consultant and PhD student with over 25 years of experience in IT leadership, network, application, public government IT leadership, and security engineering. He currently works as a Professional Services Principal Consultant at CrowdStrike, a leading provider of cloud-native endpoint and workload protection solutions.
As a consultant, he assists information security teams from various sectors to assess their security posture, and develop plans to close security gaps while achieving technical and executive success. He is skilled in agile project management, systems automation, SIEM, SOAR, penetration tools, and security program development based on the NIST framework. He also conducts cloud security and automation with Azure DevSecOps.
In addition to his consulting role, he is pursuing a PhD in cyberpsychology, where he explores the psychological aspects of cybersecurity, such as user behavior, motivation, trust, and risk perception. He is passionate about pushing the boundaries of how to drive successful security initiatives from both a technical and psychological perspective with organizations across many industries.
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Exploring Security Practitioner Acceptance Behavior in Implementing Security Controls
The Cyberpsychology of Security Practitioners delves into ongoing research around the psychological underpinnings influencing cybersecurity practitioners' behavior towards implementing security measures. This study is pivotal in understanding how civic organizations can enhance their cyber defensive posture.
The research acknowledges the paramount role of human factors in cybersecurity, highlighting that a significant portion of cyber risks and successful cyber-attacks are attributable to cyber defender behavior within organizations. It underscores the necessity of comprehending the behavioral motivations that lead to disregard or adherence to cyber risk and associated policies.
A key focus of this ongoing research is on the subgroup of security practitioners within organizations, encompassing technical practitioners, managers, and executive leadership. The study aims to unravel the internal psychological forces, both motivators and demotivators, influencing these professionals' willingness to accept, follow, and implement security policies.
Methodologically, the research adopts a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and observations within various organizations. This approach is designed to yield a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing security practitioners' acceptance behavior, from personal traits like self-determination to organizational culture. Potentially comparing these constructs with those found in threat actors.
The anticipated outcome of this research is a framework for assessing and improving cybersecurity practitioner acceptance behavior. This framework aims to provide civic organizations with actionable strategies to encourage success among security groups. By addressing the human component of cybersecurity, this research offers a crucial perspective in the ongoing effort to safeguard digital assets against evolving cyber threats.
Implementing AI in Security Teams: Lessons from the Trenches
This BTV panel brings together industry practitioners to share real-world experiences for successfully implementing strategic technologies within organizations. Through a structured 50-minute discussion, panelists provide actionable insights across the complete implementation lifecycle. The session covers implementation case studies, securing organizational buy-in, strategic roadmaps, and technical deployment challenges. Key focus areas include team development, psychological factors, ROI measurement frameworks, and common failure patterns to avoid. Interactive audience engagement ensures relevant discussion of current implementation challenges facing the cybersecurity community. Attendees will gain concrete strategies for driving technology adoption, success measurement frameworks, and connections with experienced practitioners. Ideal for security leaders, architects, and practitioners responsible for implementing new technologies, processes, or strategic initiatives within their organizations.
Todd Fletcher
CrowdStrike - Professional Services Principal Consultant; Cyberpsychology PhD Research Student
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