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title: CyberCoach | Maria Bique
description: CEO and co-founder of CyberCoach. Used to code neuroscience algorithms, culture cells and run a bank's global infosec unit. Now on a social impact mission with CyberCoach.
---

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- PRODUCT
  
  ## CyberCoach at a glance
  
  An industry-changing platform built on peer-reviewed research: phishing, secure coding, and AI skills training, delivered directly in Teams, Slack, or the browser.
  
  
  
  ### [The Science Behind CyberCoach Why traditional phishing simulations don't work, according to peer-reviewed research from ETH Zurich.](https://www.cybercoach.com/science-behind-cybercoach?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [Is Phishing Simulation Legal Under GDPR? 9 steps GDPR requires before you phish your employees — and a new simulation approach that doesn't need any of them.](https://www.cybercoach.com/legal-basis-phishing-simulation?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [Pricing Flexible plans, also monthly. ](https://www.cybercoach.com/pricing?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [Blog Latest insights into security awareness and what's new with CyberCoach.](https://blog.cybercoach.com?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [Customer Stories Read more about how CyberCoach has helped organizations across different industries modernize their approach to security and AI training. ](https://www.cybercoach.com/customer-stories?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [OT Security Training Targeted training for employees working with OT technology.](https://www.cybercoach.com/ot-security-training?hsLang=en)
- [AI TRAINING](https://www.cybercoach.com/ai-security-training?hsLang=en)
  
  ## [AI Training The most comprehensive role-based AI security and productivity training — built to help employees use AI effectively and safely, and keep your organization compliant with the EU AI Act.](https://www.cybercoach.com/ai-security-training?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [AI Security Training Why choose CyberCoach for your AI security training needs?](https://www.cybercoach.com/ai-security-training?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [EU AI Act Training Requirements: What You Actually Have To Do AI literacy training has been mandatory since February 2025.  ](https://www.cybercoach.com/eu-ai-act-training-requirements?hsLang=en)
- [FOR DEVELOPERS](https://www.cybercoach.com/secure-development-training-for-developers?hsLang=en)
  
  ## [For Developers Go beyond OWASP Top10 and offer hands-on interactive training for technical roles in secure coding and efficient use of AI. ](https://www.cybercoach.com/secure-development-training-for-developers?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [Secure Coding Skills Meet ISO/IEC 27001 or SOC 2 requirements for secure development practices with no-nonsense training for your developers and other technical roles, directly in Microsoft Teams or Slack chat. ](https://www.cybercoach.com/secure-development-training-for-developers?hsLang=en)
- [COMPANY](https://www.cybercoach.com/about-us?hsLang=en)
  
  ## [About us We're growing into the most diverse training platform company on the planet.](https://www.cybercoach.com/about-us?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [About Us Get to know our international team.](https://www.cybercoach.com/about-us?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [Contact Us Get in touch.](https://www.cybercoach.com/contact-us?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [Careers We are hiring.](https://www.cybercoach.com/careers?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  ### [Partner with us Learn more about our partner program.](https://www.cybercoach.com/partnerships?hsLang=en)

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AUTHOR

# Maria Bique

CEO and co-founder of CyberCoach. Used to code neuroscience algorithms, culture cells and run a bank's global infosec unit. Now on a social impact mission with CyberCoach.

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## Stories by Maria

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<https://blog.cybercoach.com/navigating-the-eu-ai-act-a-comprehensive-guide-for-your-organization?hsLang=en>

Awareness

### [EU AI Act: A Comprehensive Guide for Navigating it with Your Organization](https://blog.cybercoach.com/navigating-the-eu-ai-act-a-comprehensive-guide-for-your-organization?hsLang=en)

EU AI Act explained in this article: requirements, timeline, who must comply, and how CyberCoach helps organizations meet those requirements.

 Maria Bique  Nov 28, 2024

<https://blog.cybercoach.com/introducing-cybercoachs-risk-self-assessment-feature?hsLang=en>

Security Culture

### [Streamlining Compliance: Introducing CyberCoach's Risk Self-Assessment Feature](https://blog.cybercoach.com/introducing-cybercoachs-risk-self-assessment-feature?hsLang=en)

Learn how CyberCoach's In-Chat Risk Self-Assessments simplify ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance, engaging your team directly within Teams or Slack.

 Maria Bique  Oct 28, 2024

<https://blog.cybercoach.com/guide-to-role-based-security-training-for-salespeople-and-account-managers?hsLang=en>

Security Culture

### [Guide to role-based security training for salespeople and account managers](https://blog.cybercoach.com/guide-to-role-based-security-training-for-salespeople-and-account-managers?hsLang=en)

Discover how targeted security training can empower your sales team to build trust with customers and how we train our salespeople at CyberCoach.

 Maria Bique  Sep 5, 2024

<https://blog.cybercoach.com/nis2-compliance-a-complete-guide-for-your-business?hsLang=en>

Awareness

### [NIS2 Compliance: A Complete Guide for Your Business](https://blog.cybercoach.com/nis2-compliance-a-complete-guide-for-your-business?hsLang=en)

Explore the critical steps and strategies your business needs to follow to ensure full compliance with the NIS2 Directive.

 Maria Bique  Aug 9, 2024

<https://blog.cybercoach.com/guide-to-managing-security-and-compliance-risks-related-to-ai-meeting-assistants?hsLang=en>

Training

### [Guide to Managing Security and Compliance Risks Related to AI Meeting Assistants](https://blog.cybercoach.com/guide-to-managing-security-and-compliance-risks-related-to-ai-meeting-assistants?hsLang=en)

Are your employees aware of the risks associated with AI assistants? This guide will help your organization navigate using AI assistants in meetings.

 Maria Bique  May 7, 2024

<https://blog.cybercoach.com/security-awareness-training-platform-guide?hsLang=en>

Awareness

### [Security Awareness Training Platform: How to Choose the Right one](https://blog.cybercoach.com/security-awareness-training-platform-guide?hsLang=en)

What are the factors to consider when selecting the ideal security awareness training platform for your organization?

 Maria Bique  Apr 9, 2024

<https://blog.cybercoach.com/benefits-of-anonymous-learning?hsLang=en>

Security Culture

### [Put Employee Privacy First: The Benefits of Anonymous Learning](https://blog.cybercoach.com/benefits-of-anonymous-learning?hsLang=en)

Psychologically safe awareness programs lead to better training results, a stronger company culture, and less risk to both employees and your...

 Maria Bique  Mar 26, 2024

<https://blog.cybercoach.com/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-defending-financial-data?hsLang=en>

Security Culture

### [Guide to Security Awareness Training for Finance Roles](https://blog.cybercoach.com/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-defending-financial-data?hsLang=en)

Accountants often handle sensitive financial data, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. What awareness topics should you be training...

 Maria Bique  Feb 29, 2024

<https://blog.cybercoach.com/ai-security-training-for-employees-checklist-and-best-practices?hsLang=en>

Awareness

### [AI Security Training for Employees: Checklist and Best Practices](https://blog.cybercoach.com/ai-security-training-for-employees-checklist-and-best-practices?hsLang=en)

Use this checklist for AI security training to discover the essential steps for equipping employees to use AI systems safely.

 Maria Bique  Feb 9, 2024

<https://blog.cybercoach.com/managing-human-risk?hsLang=en>

Security Culture

### [Are you Managing Human Risk or Educating People?](https://blog.cybercoach.com/managing-human-risk?hsLang=en)

Discover why trust is more effective than control and learn how modern learning platforms like CyberCoach empower employees to take ownership of...

 Maria Bique  Sep 15, 2023

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### Product

- [For Developers](https://www.cybercoach.com/secure-development-training-for-developers?hsLang=en)
- [AI Security](https://www.cybercoach.com/ai-security-training?hsLang=en)
- [Manage Subscription](https://billing.stripe.com/p/login/28o4jRclF4gab1C6oo)
- [FAQ](https://www.cybercoach.com/faq?hsLang=en)

### Connect

- [Partner Program](https://www.cybercoach.com/partnerships?hsLang=en)
- [Careers](https://www.cybercoach.com/careers?hsLang=en)
- [For Media](https://www.cybercoach.com/media?hsLang=en)
- [Contact Us](https://www.cybercoach.com/contact-us?hsLang=en)

### Legal

- [Privacy](https://www.cybercoach.com/cybercoach-website-privacy?hsLang=en)
- [General Terms](https://www.cybercoach.com/general-terms?hsLang=en)

### Company

- [About Us](https://www.cybercoach.com/about-us?hsLang=en)
- [Blog](https://blog.cybercoach.com?hsLang=en)
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