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January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

Human Factors and Cyber Psychology Applied to the NCSC’s Guidance on Risk Management

This article evaluates the NCSC’s Cybersecurity Risk Management Guidance through the lens of human factors and cyber psychology. While the framework excels in technical prevention, it falls short in addressing the human elements crucial to recovery, such as morale, stress, and organisational culture. Recommendations include integrating resilience-focused metrics, adapting attack trees for human-centric scenarios, balancing prevention with recovery, and leveraging cyber psychology insights. These enhancements would align the guidance with the realities of human behaviour, creating a more effective and comprehensive approach to cyber risk management.

December 23, 2024

Bridging the Human Factor: The Psychological Dimensions of Cyber Resilience in the Defence Supply Chain

The Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) recent “Letter from the Second Permanent Secretary, DG Chief Information Officer and DG Commercial to Defence industry CEOs/Defence Leads – GOV.UK” emphasises the urgent need for robust cybersecurity across the supply chain. While much of the focus is rightly on technological measures and compliance frameworks, the human factor—often the most unpredictable element in cybersecurity—remains critical to achieving lasting resilience.

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

The Human Factor in Supply Chain Resilience: Insights from McKinsey Through a Cyber Psychology Lens

Supply chains are often viewed as logistical systems of processes, technologies, and networks. However, at their core, they are fundamentally human. As McKinsey’s latest report “Supply Chains: Still Vulnerable” highlights, the psychology of decision-making, trust, and risk perception plays an equally critical role in supply chain resilience. Ignoring these human factors can undermine even the most sophisticated technological solutions.

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

The Psychology of Inaction: Understanding Cognitive Biases in Cybersecurity

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, one might wonder why only 3 in 10 companies conduct regular security assessments. At Psyber, Inc., we delve into the psychological underpinnings of this inaction, shedding light on how cognitive biases like optimism bias and status quo bias play a pivotal role.

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024

The Intersection of Cyber Psychology and Security: Key Takeaways, Podcast, and Full Transcript

In a recent episode of the CYBR Perspective podcast, Sevgi Aksoy, lead Cyber Psycology Research Consultant at Psyber, Inc. discussed the growing role of psychology in cyber security. From understanding cognitive biases to managing stress in high-stakes environments, this conversation reveals how human behaviour shapes the world of cyber defence. Below, you’ll find an article summarising the key takeaways for quick reference, followed by the podcast itself and a full transcript.

November 16, 2024November 17, 2024

Welcome to Psyber, Inc.!

Introducing Psyber, Inc.: Human-Centric Cyber Solutions

In an increasingly digital world, the intersection of human behaviour and technology is where both opportunities and vulnerabilities emerge. Enter Psyber, Inc., a cutting-edge venture dedicated to addressing this vital space. By combining the fields of psychology, cybersecurity, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psyber, Inc. is pioneering solutions that are not only innovative but also deeply rooted in understanding human factors.