Human Factors and Cybersecurity: The Psychology of Online Safety and Security

di Lee Hadlington (Autore)

Chloe Ryding (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2025

Human Factors and Cybersecurity examines the intricate interplay between human behaviour and digital security, offering a comprehensive exploration of how psychological, dispositional, and situational factors influence cybersecurity practices. Bringing together information that is both research-informed and practical in nature, the book highlights how human behaviour and decisions can impact cybersecurity infrastructure. It covers a wide range of topics, including the foundations of cybersecurity, the risks posed by insider threats, and the importance of a human-centered approach. It examines the cognitive pitfalls and decision-making processes that can lead to security breaches and provides strategies for reducing human error. The book also includes case studies and real-world examples of cybersecurity breaches, and practical strategies and guidance for enhancing cybersecurity at an individual and organisational level. Presenting state-of-the-art thinking related to the human factor in the context of cybersecurity, this book offers a clear grounding for researchers, professionals and students alike, and valuable insights for anyone looking to protect against threats in the digital world.

• Autore: Lee Hadlington, Chloe Ryding
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: Current Issues in Cyberpsychology
• Anno: 2025
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 290 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 730 gr.
• EAN: 9781032833699

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