He did so at the Wednesday, alongside co-panelist Michael Ste. Marie, information security analyst for Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.

Carter says he has established an advisory council with faculty and staff at Harvard to ensure end users' concerns are addressed in establishing security policies. "I can't overstate the importance of establishing a two-way dialogue with your community," he says.

Carter schedules regular meetings to update end users on security policy issues and to re-emphasize major points. He has also printed up Information Security 101 brochures featuring a custom logo featuring Harvard's emblem secured with a lock and key, which he says is part of a consistent branding effort.

Posters, customized screen savers with security messages and other communications mechanisms can also be used to spread the word. In a past job, he bought information videos and the staff printed out movie tickets and provided pizza, then popcorn, for those who attended.