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Ever feel like bad things only happen to other people?
That’s optimism bias at work—a cognitive bias that tricks our brains into believing we’re less likely to experience negative events than others.

In our  world of cybersecurity, this bias can cause serious blind spots. As security professionals we may underestimate the likelihood of a cyberattack or data breach happening to our organization, leaving us exposed to threats we aren’t prepared for.

 Let’s explore how optimism bias can affect our s…

Visual identity is more than just logos and color schemes—it’s a tool for shaping perception and trust.

In our field of IT security, where clear communication and trust are essential, creating a distinct visual identity for your department can play a vital role.
But what does this have to do with psychology and biases?

Our brains process visual cues much faster than text.

When people repeatedly see consistent visuals, they begin to associate those elements with specific qualities, like professi…

We cybersecurity professionals know that we continously face a constant barrage of decisions: from triaging alerts to assessing risks.
But did you also know that the sheer volume of these decisions can lead to something called decision fatigue?

This phenomenon can subtly degrade your security posture even though it was thorough and well thought from the beginning.

Decision fatigue is the mental exhaustion that results from making too many decisions in a short period.
Already now my guess is th…

Of course, you can, and you actually have to!
We humans all have a bias that attracts us to personal messages or contacts. Therefore, it is important that in your work with IT security, you remember to speak directly to your users with a clear sender.

One of the very simple things you can do is create a mailbox. Most people already have one, and it's nothing special.
The special thing is that a real person always answers. This means that you and your colleagues respond for themselves and always…