Introduction: The Cybersecurity Training Conundrum Imagine learning to drive in a high-speed race rather than in a quiet parking lot. Overwhelmed by information, your reaction…
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The Psychology of User Acceptance in AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solutions
How Psychological Theories Shape Cybersecurity Adoption Imagine this: Your company rolls out a powerful AI-driven cybersecurity tool, promising top-tier protection against cyber threats. Yet, months…
Continue Reading....The Potential Fusion of AI Solutions, Cybersecurity, and Cyberpsychology Research: Enhancing Human-Centric Security Strategies
Understanding the motivations behind cybersecurity professionals’ adherence—or lack thereof—to security policies is paramount. While user behavior research has often focused on general employees, my research…
Continue Reading....Reflections from DEF CON 32: A Journey Through Cybersecurity and Childhood Nostalgia
This summer has been a whirlwind of travel and conferences. I finally find I have time to reflect on those experiences. Here are my takeaways…
Continue Reading....Exploring CyberPsychology at Kyberasema: Engaging Discussions with Cybersecurity Experts from Finland
One of the most rewarding aspects of my research in CyberPsychology is the opportunity to engage with cybersecurity professionals from around the world. Recently, I…
Continue Reading....Exploring the Psychology of Cybersecurity Professionals: My Guest Appearance on the Cybercology Podcast
I recently had the privilege of being a guest on Cybercology’s Confessions of a CyberPsychologist podcast, where I had an engaging discussion with Dr. Chris…
Continue Reading....Don’t train for the wrong fight.
I recently spoke at Fal.con about the Adversary Mindset. As part of this presentation, I discussed my experiences of training in various martial arts. I…
Continue Reading....Skills for overcoming a negative cybersecurity culture
TL;DR: Organizations should encourage good emotions around openness to new experiences and suggestions, creative thought expression, along with proper training within the cybersecurity domain. During…
Continue Reading....First time giving a university lecture
I had a unique opportunity to give a lecture on Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics to Forensic Psychology…
Continue Reading....Personality traits in security user acceptance
TL;DR There is a potential relationship between a user’s personality traits, as defined in the established ‘big-five’ psychological constructs (e.g., neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience,…
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