Turning Cyber Risk Into a Story Worth Hearing

Cybersecurity is full of metrics, risks, and technical details—but sometimes the most effective way to get people to listen is simply by telling the right story.

In this episode of #AndSecurityForAll, host Kim Hakim sits down with Joe Esposito, CISO at Wellpath, to discuss how security leaders can use storytelling to make Cyber Risk more relatable, memorable, and actionable.

Joe shares lessons from his own experience presenting to boards and communicating with employees, including why technical metrics alone often aren’t enough to inspire action. Instead, connecting cybersecurity risks to real-world scenarios and business impact can help leaders gain buy-in, influence behavior, and build stronger security awareness across an organization.

The conversation also explores how to create a #SecurityCulture that focuses on education rather than punishment, why employees should feel comfortable reporting mistakes, and how creative phishing tests, real-world examples, and ongoing communication can turn employees into an important part of an organization’s defense.

Kim and Joe also discuss #AI, evolving cyber risks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, communicating with the board, and why today’s CISO needs strong communication and leadership skills alongside technical expertise.

Whether you’re a CISO, security leader, IT professional, or simply looking for better ways to communicate cybersecurity, this episode offers practical insights into making security a conversation people actually want to be part of.

Tune in to learn how the right story can turn cyber risk into something people understand—and ultimately help create meaningful change.