Using Psychology to Build a Smarter, Human-Centered Cyberdefense

An illustration of "The Mind Games," a puzzle game with diverse challenges aimed at enhancing cognitive skills and problem-solving.

Author: Kelven M. Leverett, CISM, CISSP
Date Published: 17 September 2025
Read Time: 9 minutes

Cybersecurity has historically been viewed as a technical matter, often associated with tools and tactics such as firewalls, encryption, and threat detection systems....

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