Avoiding tough topics doesn’t protect your business — it weakens it. This episode reveals how confronting death and incapacity builds lasting strength, resilience, and continuity.

We all say we value resilience, but few of us talk about the moments that truly test it.

In this episode of The Cyber Mettle Podcast, hosts Alyson Laderman, Esq. and Dr. Omar Sangurima confront one of the hardest leadership topics: what happens when the leader or teammate is suddenly gone? From death and incapacitation to business succession and legacy planning, this conversation blends personal stories, legal insights, and cybersecurity strategy to explore what real resilience looks like — in life and in business.

💬 “Avoiding the conversation doesn’t protect anyone. It just leaves chaos for the people you love.”

Whether you’re a founder, executive, cybersecurity professional, or anyone responsible for others, this episode will challenge how you think about continuity, preparedness, and legacy. Because the best leaders don’t just protect their businesses, they protect the people behind them.

• How death and incapacitation fit into resilience planning

• Why avoidance is the biggest threat to business continuity

• Real stories of unpreparedness and the lessons they teach

• How to create a “resilience playbook” for your life and organization

• The crossover between estate planning and cyber resilience

• What legacy really means for modern leaders

• How to start difficult but necessary conversations

• How to plan for continuity and protect your digital assets

• Why transparency and documentation matter for teams and families

• How to turn uncomfortable topics into acts of love and leadership

Hosts: 🎙️ Alyson Laderman, Esq. — CEO of AKYLADE, attorney, and cybersecurity strategist 🎙️ Dr. Omar Sangurima — Cybersecurity and GRC leader, educator, and speaker

Together, they explore the human side of technology, leadership, business, and law, and what it takes to thrive when things get tough.

Keywords: business succession, leadership, resilience, business continuity, incapacitation planning, estate planning, cybersecurity podcast, GRC, risk management, continuity planning, digital legacy, resilience podcast, crisis management, The Cyber Mettle Podcast, Alyson Laderman, Omar Sangurima, leadership development, cybersecurity awareness, resilience strategy #Leadership #Resilience #Cybersecurity #BusinessContinuity #SuccessionPlanning #EstatePlanning #GRC #Podcast #TheCyberMettlePodcast

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Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and passwords — it’s about people. Omar and Alyson explore how empathy, education, and collaboration can build a culture of cyber resilience. Detailed Description: In this first episode of The Cyber Mettle Podcast, hosts Omar Sangurima and Alyson Laderman explore the human side of cybersecurity — where technology meets business, law, and culture. They discuss why so many organizations struggle to create a true culture of resilience, how education and empathy can overcome apathy, and why the law and policy must evolve alongside our understanding of human behavior and cyber insurance. This episode breaks down complex issues from data ethics and AI integration to community-driven resilience and reminds us that cybersecurity isn’t just about systems, it’s about people. Watch now to learn how conversations, collaboration, and compassion can redefine cybersecurity for the modern world. 🔗 Watch & Subscribe 🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/avZ318FGFYA 💡 Subscribe for more conversations that connect cybersecurity, law, and humanity. #Cybersecurity #CyberResilience #CyberCulture #DataPrivacy #CyberAwareness #CyberInsurance #CyberMettlePodcast #AIandCybersecurity #DigitalEthics #HumanFactor #AlysonLaderman #OmarSangurima Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Law

01:38 The Dual Challenge in Cybersecurity

05:12 Understanding the Apathy Towards Cybersecurity

08:52 The Importance of Cyber Hygiene

12:37 Tough Conversations About Online Safety

16:12 The Role of Education in Cybersecurity Awareness

19:51 The Importance of Basic Education in Data Awareness

21:55 Societal Responsibility and Data Ethics

23:05 Integrating Cybersecurity and AI Education

25:29 The Role of Government in Cybersecurity

28:21 Navigating the Patchwork of Cyber Laws

31:09 The Human Cost of Cybersecurity Decisions

37:14 Bridging the Communication Gap in Cybersecurity

38:13 The Role of Cyber Insurance in Risk Management

41:46 Understanding Cyber Insurance Policies

47:22 Building Resilience Through Collaboration

49:32 The Importance of Community in Cybersecurity

54:54 Holistic Approaches to Risk Assessment