Compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes. it's about making smart, informed decisions.
But even the most diligent among us can fall prey to cognitive biases, which are those mental shortcuts that can cloud our judgment.

In the world of cybersecurity, understanding and managing these biases can keep you ahead of the curve.

Here’s a quick look at a few common biases that might be influencing your compliance efforts.

Seeing what you want to see

Ever been so sure of something that you only notice …

Do you ever click on something you know you shouldn’t?

I do.

And so do your colleagues. Your boss. Your team. Pretty much everyone.

Not because we’re ignorant. Or because we haven’t been through training. But because in the moment, instinct wins.

That sentence – "you’re not fighting ignorance, you’re fighting instincts" – popped out of my mouth during a Q&A last week.
And I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Because it captures something that sits at the heart of every awareness program t…

We all love a good dose of optimism—it keeps us going, helps us dream big, and gives us the confidence to tackle challenges. But when it comes to IT security, optimism bias can be a sneaky saboteur.

What is optimism bias?
Optimism bias is our brain's tendency to believe that bad things are less likely to happen to us compared to others. It’s why we think, “That phishing scam? It’s not going to fool me,” or, “Our organization isn’t big enough to be targeted.”

While this mindset might be great fo…