The Psychology of Cybersecurity: How Our Minds Distort Our Perception of Cyber Risk

When I attended the RSA conference in 2022, I tweeted about the intersection of psychology and cybersecurity. While most of the responses were related to the psychology of criminals or awareness, I believe there is a vast area to explore when it comes to psychology and cybersecurity. It is crucial to understand the psychology of threat actors, encourage cyber-safe behavior, and identify social engineering tactics to avoid becoming victims. However, what often goes unnoticed is the role of psychology in how we perceive and respond to