Cyber Security Awareness Month: Building a Culture of Awareness

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Although October has come to an end, the lessons from Cyber Security Awareness Month remain as important as ever. In this episode, recorded during Stellenbosch University’s 2025 campaign, Jerall Toi, Deputy Director for Information Governance within Institutional Strategy, Research & Analytics (ISRA), joins Shaun Daniels in studio to explore how awareness, leadership, and everyday habits can help protect both personal and institutional information.

Jerall discusses how human error remains the biggest cause of data breaches, introduces new tools and frameworks developed to support SU researchers under the ASSAf POPIA Compliance Framework, and shares why cybersecurity is ultimately about people — not just technology.

The episode also features a special moment when Jerall’s son, Keiden, joins in to ask his dad a question, adding a light-hearted personal touch to an insightful conversation about digital safety.

Whether you’re a student, researcher, or staff member, this episode offers clear, practical advice to help you build smarter, safer online habits — one click at a time.
3 Nov 2025 English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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