The Hidden Layer of Cyber Resilience
How the CELC Model Turns Culture into a Security Advantage
By Ewelina Janus – Strategic Advisor & Founder of the CELC Model™
Why This Paper Matters
Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical challenge — it’s a human one.
In a world where AI acceleration, regulatory scrutiny, and human risk are reshaping the landscape, trust has become the most critical — and most overlooked — layer of resilience.
The CELC™ Model — Cybersecurity Engagement, Leadership, and Co-Creation — offers a culture-first approach that:
- Activates trust and shared ownership of security
Engages employees as active participants, not passive recipients
Scales grassroots leadership across technical and non-technical teams
“CELC™ is not just a framework; it is a leadership lens for embedding trust, culture, and co-creation into cybersecurity transformation. In an AI-accelerated world, it helps executives build resilient organizations where security is not enforced but embraced.”
Prof. Ajay Singh
Professor of Practice; Former VP, HCL; Board Advisor; Former CEO; Award Winning Author
What You’ll Learn
This educational preview introduces:
- The human paradox in cybersecurity: greater risk but lower trust
- How CELC™ moves teams from awareness to ownership
- 3 key questions every leader should ask before rolling out security change
- Why trust, co-creation, and leadership activation are essential in the AI era
Who This is For
This paper is designed for:
CISOs and cybersecurity leaders
HR, change, and transformation leaders
Policy-makers and governance professionals
Anyone building secure, resilient, and engaged cultures