We took a bold and unconventional approach by bringing humour into cybersecurity education. The comprehensive solution included the following key elements:

• Comedic training videos
  Rowdy collaborated with local comedian and ANU alumnus, Chris Ryan, to produce a suite of entertaining and educational training videos. These videos used humour and wit to convey important cybersecurity concepts.
• Prominent cameo appearances
  To further engage the ANU community, the videos featured cameo appearances from high-profile figures, including the Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt and the Chancellor Julie Bishop. Their participation added credibility and interest.
• Dedicated website
  We designed and developed a dedicated website that hosted an introduction video and provided additional cybersecurity resources, details, and materials.
• Communication strategy
  We devised a communication strategy to promote the videos and raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. This included ideas for an ambassador’s program and on-campus promotions.
• Merchandise and ongoing promotion
  We created merchandise and promotional materials to sustain interest in cybersecurity awareness over the long term.

Greater value for their audiences was achieved by:

• Engaged learning
  The humorous training videos captivated the audience, making complex cybersecurity topics accessible, relatable, and engaging. This approach ensured that staff and students actively participated in the learning process.
• Awareness and conversation
  The videos initiated conversations about cybersecurity across the ANU campus. They not only educated but also sparked interest in a subject that can be overlooked.
• Prominent endorsement
  The participation of Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt and Chancellor Julie Bishop lent credibility to the initiative, reinforcing its importance within the university.
• Widespread success
  The videos were widely talked about and deemed very successful by the ANU, achieving the goal of raising cybersecurity awareness.