Adding Laughter to Cybersecurity: Funny Awards That Make an Impact

Cybersecurity is a serious business, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun with it! Injecting humor through lighthearted awards can make security awareness programs more engaging and effective.

Silly cyber awards given periodically help reinforce best practices, avoid shaming, and keep staff motivated. Here are some examples across different areas:

The “Oversharer” Award

Playfully cautions social media oversharing of personal or company data. Humor highlights risks.

“Phish Food” Award

Honors those most prone to simulated phishing emails. Uses comedy to teach phishing vigilance.

“Password Paragon”

Positive reinforcement for excellent password hygiene like length, complexity and uniqueness.

“Digital Hoarder” Award

Highlights excess data storage needs pruning. Funny reminders can prompt action.

“The Weakest Link” Award

Inspires learning from cyber quiz misses instead of embarrassment. Humor eases tension.

“Lockdown Champion”

Applauds strong device security practices like full-disk encryption and lock screens.

With laughter, we can deliver security messages that stick. Just be sure humor unites teams instead of embarrassing individuals. A spoonful of comedy makes the cybersecurity medicine go down!