Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity: A Guide to Digital Human Factors: Security, Audit and Leadership Series
Autor Dustin S. Sachsen Limba Engleză Hardback – 29 sep 2025
Through real‑world examples and practical strategies, the book examines how cognitive biases, decision fatigue, stress, and cultural dynamics influence security performance. Leaders will learn to recognize and mitigate biases like availability and confirmation bias, implement structured decision‑making processes, and foster cultures that prioritize security without sacrificing usability or autonomy.
This book introduces the “Technology Strategy Needs Pyramid,” a human‑centric model that moves beyond compliance to build mature, resilient, and ethically grounded cybersecurity ecosystems. From designing intuitive interfaces and leveraging behavioral analytics to implementing AI‑driven adaptive defenses and ethical nudging, Dr. Sachs equips readers with actionable tools to align human tendencies with security goals.
Whether addressing insider threats, social engineering, or the limitations of legacy awareness training, Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity advocates for a holistic approach that integrates technology, behavior, and culture. It is a must‑read for cybersecurity leaders seeking to create sustainable, secure environments where people are not the weakest link—but the strongest asset.
This book is not just a guide—it’s a call to reimagine cybersecurity leadership through the lens of human behavior, ethics, and strategic decision‑making.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781032998268
ISBN-10: 1032998261
Pagini: 234
Ilustrații: 36
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.59 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
Seria Security, Audit and Leadership Series
ISBN-10: 1032998261
Pagini: 234
Ilustrații: 36
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.59 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția CRC Press
Seria Security, Audit and Leadership Series
Public țintă
Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional TrainingCuprins
Chapter 1: Introduction to Behavioral Science and Cybersecurity Chapter 2: Foundations of Behavioral Science Chapter 3: Human Factors in Cybersecurity Chapter 4: Impacts on Organizational Culture Chapter 5: Technology Strategy Needs Pyramid Chapter 6: Decision Hygiene in Cybersecurity Chapter 7: Applying AI and Emerging Tech to Behavioral Insights Chapter 8: Ethical Considerations and Privacy Chapter 9: Future Directions in Behavioral Cybersecurity Chapter 10: Summary
Notă biografică
Dr. Dustin S. Sachs, DCS, CISSP, CCISO, is a leading voice at the intersection of cybersecurity and behavioral science. With over two decades of experience securing critical infrastructure and advising global enterprises, Dr. Sachs brings a unique blend of technical expertise and psychological insight to the evolving challenges of digital security. He currently serves as Chief Technologist and Senior Director of Programs at CyberRisk Alliance, where he spearheads strategic initiatives that empower cybersecurity professionals through community‑driven learning and innovation.
An award‑winning cybersecurity practitioner, academic, and thought leader, Dr. Sachs holds a Doctorate in Computer Science with a specialization in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. His research explores decision‑making in cyber supply chain risk and the psychological drivers behind organizational security behavior. He has served in key roles at Fortune 500 companies, led high‑impact third‑party risk programs, and taught graduate‑level cybersecurity courses, all while contributing to national cybersecurity discourse through leadership roles in ISC², Information System Audit and Controls Association (ISACA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) InfraGard.
Dr. Sachs is passionate about demystifying human error and transforming it into strategic advantage. His work challenges traditional, compliance‑heavy security models, advocating instead for human‑centric approaches that foster resilience, accountability, and adaptive security cultures. Whether designing frameworks, advising Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), or mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, his mission is clear: to make cybersecurity not only stronger but smarter.
When he’s not exploring the psychology of digital risk, Dr. Sachs is a devoted husband and father, endlessly inspired by curiosity, connection, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
An award‑winning cybersecurity practitioner, academic, and thought leader, Dr. Sachs holds a Doctorate in Computer Science with a specialization in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. His research explores decision‑making in cyber supply chain risk and the psychological drivers behind organizational security behavior. He has served in key roles at Fortune 500 companies, led high‑impact third‑party risk programs, and taught graduate‑level cybersecurity courses, all while contributing to national cybersecurity discourse through leadership roles in ISC², Information System Audit and Controls Association (ISACA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) InfraGard.
Dr. Sachs is passionate about demystifying human error and transforming it into strategic advantage. His work challenges traditional, compliance‑heavy security models, advocating instead for human‑centric approaches that foster resilience, accountability, and adaptive security cultures. Whether designing frameworks, advising Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), or mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, his mission is clear: to make cybersecurity not only stronger but smarter.
When he’s not exploring the psychology of digital risk, Dr. Sachs is a devoted husband and father, endlessly inspired by curiosity, connection, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Recenzii
Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity: A Guide to Digital Human Factors by Dustin S. Sachs takes on one of the most persistent—and often misunderstood—challenges in cybersecurity: the role of human behavior. Rather than portraying users as the weakest link or reducing breaches to individual mistakes, Sachs makes a compelling, evidence-based case that human behavior is inseparable from effective security strategy. The book is firmly grounded in behavioral science and informed by real-world experience, making it especially relevant for leaders who recognize that technical controls alone cannot keep pace with today’s evolving threat landscape.
One of the book’s most valuable contributions is its emphasis on cybersecurity as a cultural and decision-making issue, not merely a technical one. Sachs clearly illustrates how cognitive biases, decision fatigue, stress, and organizational pressures shape security outcomes in ways that are often predictable—and avoidable. His discussion of bounded rationality, cognitive overload, and what he calls “decision hygiene” will feel familiar to practitioners who have watched well-intentioned policies fail simply because they did not align with how people actually think and work. The Technology Strategy Needs Pyramid stands out as a practical and thoughtful framework that helps organizations move beyond checkbox compliance toward resilience and ethically grounded security design.
The writing is approachable without being simplistic. Sachs draws effectively from psychology, neuroscience, and organizational behavior, yet he avoids drifting into theory for its own sake. Instead, he consistently anchors these concepts in practical examples drawn from SOC operations, leadership environments, and enterprise security programs. His treatment of issues such as alert fatigue, security awareness training, and leadership behavior reflects a clear understanding of day-to-day operational realities. Throughout the book, one message is clear: for cybersecurity professionals, understanding and influencing behavior is just as important as deploying firewalls or encryption protocols.
Overall, Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity is a mandatory read for today’s cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. It challenges long-standing assumptions about users and places responsibility where it belongs—on leadership, design, and culture. This book is a valuable resource for CISOs, CIOs, risk leaders, educators, and graduate students who want to integrate behavioral science into cybersecurity strategy in a practical, sustainable way.
Dr. Tim Godlove
One of the book’s most valuable contributions is its emphasis on cybersecurity as a cultural and decision-making issue, not merely a technical one. Sachs clearly illustrates how cognitive biases, decision fatigue, stress, and organizational pressures shape security outcomes in ways that are often predictable—and avoidable. His discussion of bounded rationality, cognitive overload, and what he calls “decision hygiene” will feel familiar to practitioners who have watched well-intentioned policies fail simply because they did not align with how people actually think and work. The Technology Strategy Needs Pyramid stands out as a practical and thoughtful framework that helps organizations move beyond checkbox compliance toward resilience and ethically grounded security design.
The writing is approachable without being simplistic. Sachs draws effectively from psychology, neuroscience, and organizational behavior, yet he avoids drifting into theory for its own sake. Instead, he consistently anchors these concepts in practical examples drawn from SOC operations, leadership environments, and enterprise security programs. His treatment of issues such as alert fatigue, security awareness training, and leadership behavior reflects a clear understanding of day-to-day operational realities. Throughout the book, one message is clear: for cybersecurity professionals, understanding and influencing behavior is just as important as deploying firewalls or encryption protocols.
Overall, Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity is a mandatory read for today’s cybersecurity leaders and practitioners. It challenges long-standing assumptions about users and places responsibility where it belongs—on leadership, design, and culture. This book is a valuable resource for CISOs, CIOs, risk leaders, educators, and graduate students who want to integrate behavioral science into cybersecurity strategy in a practical, sustainable way.
Dr. Tim Godlove
Descriere
Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity: A Guide to Digital Human Factors by Dr. Dustin S. Sachs is a timely and essential resource for cybersecurity professionals, leaders, and organizational strategists seeking to understand the powerful role of human behavior in shaping digital security outcomes.