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.
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.
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).
