This book explores the intersection of cybersecurity and psychology, examining the motivations and behaviours of cybersecurity professionals, employees, hackers, and cybercriminals. It delves into the psychology of both cyber attackers and defenders, offering insights into their motivations. The book will explore key themes which include cognitive bias, human factors in decision-making, and the impact of threat vectors. The book features numerous case studies and interviews with hackers and whistleblowers, providing a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity from multiple perspectives. Ideal for tech enthusiasts and psychology lovers, this book highlights the critical connection between human behaviour and digital security.

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<p>This book explores the intersection of cybersecurity and psychology, examining the motivations and behaviours of cybersecurity professionals, employees, hackers, and cybercriminals.</p>

Foreword.- Chapter 1: Understanding Cybercrime and Criminology.- Chapter 2: Case Studies: Cybercrime.- Chapter 3: Psychology and its impact on Cybersecurity.- Chapter 4: Cognitive Bias.- Chapter 5: Behavioural Economics and Behavioural Science.- Chapter 6: Neuroscience, Sociology and Anthropology.- Chapter 7: Social Engineering: Exploiting Human Psychology.- Chapter 8: Case Studies: Social Engineering Tactics.- Chapter 9: Interview With A Cyber Attack Victim.- Chapter 10: Interview With A CISO.- Chapter 11: Interview With A Convicted Hacker.- Chapter 12: Interview With A People Hacker (Social Engineering).- Chapter 13: Interview With A Cybercriminal.- Chapter 14: Interview With A Cyber Fraudster.- Chapter 15: State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks.- Chapter 16: Case Studies: State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks.- Chapter 17: Conclusion and the Future of Psychology in Cybersecurity.- Index.

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This book explores the intersection of cybersecurity and psychology, examining the motivations and behaviours of cybersecurity professionals, employees, hackers, and cybercriminals. It delves into the psychology of both cyber attackers and defenders, offering insights into their motivations. The book will explore key themes which include cognitive bias, human factors in decision-making, and the impact of threat vectors. The book features numerous case studies and interviews with hackers and whistleblowers, providing a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity from multiple perspectives. Ideal for tech enthusiasts and psychology lovers, this book highlights the critical connection between human behaviour and digital security.

Tarnveer Singh FBCS FCIIS is Fellow of the British Computer Society and Chartered Institute of Information Security, UK. He has served as the Director of Cyber Wisdom LTD. and is the author of multiple books including Digital Resilience, Cybersecurity and Supply Chains (2025), Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: A Field Guide for Stakeholders (2025) and Finance Transformation: Leadership on Digital Transformation and Disruptive Innovation (2025).

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Written by an experienced professional with over two decades of experience dealing with cybersecurity risks Discusses the psychology of individuals involved in cybersecurity from many perspectives Includes case studies to prove how the motivations of cybercriminals, can lead to huge impacts upon cybersecurity
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Product details

ISBN
9783031859939
Published
2025-03-23
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Height
210 mm
Width
148 mm
Age
Research, P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet

Biographical note

Tarnveer Singh FBCS FCIIS is Fellow of the British Computer Society and Chartered Institute of Information Security, UK. He has served as the Director of Cyber Wisdom LTD. and is the author of multiple books including Digital Resilience, Cybersecurity and Supply Chains (2025), Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: A Field Guide for Stakeholders (2025) and Finance Transformation: Leadership on Digital Transformation and Disruptive Innovation (2025).