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---
name: building-security-culture-programs
description: >-
  Design security culture transformation programs including champions
  networks, awareness campaigns, behavioral change measurement,
  gamification, and organizational security maturity tracking.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: security-leadership
tags:
  - security-culture
  - security-champions
  - awareness-training
  - behavioral-change
  - gamification
  - culture-measurement
version: "1.0"
author: defconxt
license: AGPL-3.0
metadata:
  mitre-attack: []
---

# Building Security Culture Programs

## Overview

Security culture programs move organizations beyond compliance-driven
awareness to genuine security-conscious behavior. Covers champions programs,
engagement campaigns, behavioral metrics, and gamification.

## Prerequisites

| Requirement | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Phishing simulation | KnowBe4 or Proofpoint platform |
| Communication channels | Slack, Teams, or intranet |
| Executive sponsorship | Visible leadership support |

## Key Concepts

### Security Culture Maturity

```python
culture_maturity = {
    1: {"level": "Compliance", "behavior": "Do security because we must"},
    2: {"level": "Awareness", "behavior": "Know about security risks"},
    3: {"level": "Understanding", "behavior": "Know why security matters"},
    4: {"level": "Ownership", "behavior": "Take personal responsibility"},
    5: {"level": "Embedded", "behavior": "Security is how we work"},
}
```

## Workflow

1. **Baseline culture** — Survey and behavioral data collection
2. **Design champions program** — Recruit security advocates per team
3. **Build campaigns** — Monthly themes, interactive content
4. **Implement gamification** — Points, badges, leaderboards
5. **Measure behavior** — Track phishing report rates, compliance
6. **Iterate content** — Adjust based on engagement metrics
7. **Report impact** — Demonstrate culture improvement quarterly

## Verification

| Check | Method |
|---|---|
| Workflow completed | All steps executed and documented |
| Output validated | Results match expected format and content |
| Quality assured | Peer review or automated validation passed |

## References

- [NIST Cybersecurity Framework](https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework)
- [MITRE ATT&CK](https://attack.mitre.org/)
