Author: Gamayun
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The click isn’t the cause: why incidents keep repeating.
This post is the written companion to Episode 1 podcast (with sources). Most organisations stop investigating at the exact moment the explanation becomes useful. Someone clicked. Someone approved something they shouldn’t have. A slide deck gets built, a timeline gets written, and the story collapses into a sentence that feels satisfying. The organisation stops there—because…
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Insider Threat Pathway: Early Intervention via ABPM.
Insider threats occur when authorised individuals misuse legitimate access to harm the organisation. Such incidents typically develop through stages. Theinsider threat pathway explains how relatively stable predispositions interact with stressors to produce warning behaviours that, if unchecked, may progress to ideation, preparation, and action (Shaw and Sellers, 2015). This article reviews Stages One–Two, outlines observable…
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“Rethinking Security: The Human Side of Risk Management” – Now Available
I’m excited to announce that my latest book, Rethinking Security: The Human Side of Risk Management, has now been published by Palgrave Macmillan. In this work, I explore security through a distinctly human lens, emphasising the critical role psychological, criminological, and sociological factors play in our understanding and practice of risk management. While security is…
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The Art of Fearmongering: A Critical Look at Security Sales Tactics.
Introduction In the intricate dance of security sales, the concept of fearmongering plays a leading role, often hidden in plain sight. This tactic, employed by what are known as ‘fear merchants,’ involves using fear not just as a tool but as a weapon to drive sales and influence consumer behaviour. It’s a strategy deeply rooted…
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The Projection Trap: The Silent Saboteur of Clear Communication.
Effective communication is critical in the complicated landscape of the security risk management. Even with modern technology and complex protocols, the human factor frequently provides an element of unpredictability that can lead to system failures. One of the most ignored reasons leading to these errors is cognitive bias, especially the human brain’s aversion to uncertainty.…
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Perceptions and The Illusion of Objective Reality.
Have you ever considered the idea that everything you confidently believe to be real might simply be a crafty figment of your brain’s intricate mechanisms? Every colour you see, every sound you hear, even the solid ground beneath your feet – what if it’s all just an elaborate illusion, a mirage conjured up by your…
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Beyond Tech: Understanding Human Psychology in Security.
In today’s hyper-connected world, we’re seduced by the allure of cutting-edge security tech. Face scanners, AI threat detectors – shiny toys promising us safety. But here’s a provocative thought: Are these tools just a smokescreen, distracting us from the real threat? Ourselves. Consider this: We rush to treat the symptoms, but are we too afraid…
