The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Understanding the Psychology Behind Threats and Defenses
This course delves into the critical role of human behavior regarding threats, exploring the psychological factors that influence how individuals interact with technology and respond to threats. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, participants will gain an understanding of common cybersecurity threats, such as phishing and social engineering, while also examining the cognitive biases and psychological triggers that make these threats effective.
This course is ideal for individuals and professionals who want to understand the psychological factors behind cybersecurity threats, including IT professionals, educators, HR managers, and anyone interested in behavioral aspects of technology and security.
Content
- Introduction to the Human Brain: Understanding the Limbic System and Prefrontal Cortex.
- Fear and Decision-Making: How fear influences responses to threats.
- Psychology Behind Cybersecurity: Secrets, passwords, and the impact of colors.
- Social Engineering and Influence: Why social attacks succeed and how to mitigate them.
- Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Techniques to reduce stress and improve security decisions.
Learning Outcomes
Throughout this course, students will acquire the following skills:
- The psychology of decision-making under uncertainty
- Impact of social influence on security practices
- Strategies for fostering a security-first mindset
- Identify and prevent threats
Training Method
Theory and practise
Additional Information
This course is offered in collaboration with Luxembourg House of CybersecurityOrganised By
Digital Learning Hub Luxembourg
Certification
Participation OnlyPrerequisites
No prerequisites required
Planning and location
09:00 - 15:30
09:00 - 15:30
ESCO Skills
Your trainer(s) for this course

Benjamin JOLY
