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The Psychology of Information Security
Resolving conflicts between security compliance and human behaviour, second editionBy Leron ZinatullinNarrated by Alan MedcroftLength3h 27m
About this audiobook
Security controls fail when they conflict with how people actually think and work.
The Psychology of Information Security tackles this problem head-on, showing how to design security that aligns with human behaviour rather than fighting it.
Drawing on behavioural science, psychology, economics and real-world security practice, this book explains why well-intentioned controls are often bypassed and how to replace them with solutions that fit real work. It provides clear frameworks, practical examples and actionable recommendations for driving lasting behavioural change, improving compliance and reducing risk without increasing friction.
Written for security leaders, practitioners and risk professionals, the book reframes people not as the weakest link, but as essential defenders. Socio-technical, people-centred and relentlessly practical, it is a playbook for building security programmes that actually work.
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Leron approaches the subject from a psychological angle and will be appealing to both those of a non-technical and a technical background"
Dr David King, Visiting Fellow of Kellogg College, University of Oxford
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This book cuts to the heart of many of the challenges in risk management, providing tips, frameworks and guidance that can be implemented straight away. This is a book full of very practical takeaways."
Thom Langford, CTO (EMEA), Rapid7
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Based on real world examples this book provides valuable insights into the relationship of information security, compliance, business economics and decision theory. Drawing on interdisciplinary studies, commentary from the field and his own research, Leron gives the reader the necessary background and practical tools to drive improvements in their own information security program."
Daniel Schatz, CISO, QIAGEN
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (105)
Includes Amazon, Goodreads
GenreTechnology, Politics and Government
Length3 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byAlan Medcroft
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateNov 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Opening credits
2Introduction
3Preface
4Chapter 1: Mastering the human factor
5Chapter 2: The foundation of information security and risk
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6Chapter 3: Understanding the business risk context
7Chapter 4: The psychology of risk management
8Chapter 5: The psychology of decision-making
9Chapter 6: The psychology of communication
10Chapter 7: Influence and trust
11Chapter 8: The psychology of managing change
12Chapter 9: The psychology of governance
13Chapter 10: The security professionals' perspective
14Chapter 11: The employee perspective
15Chapter 12: The psychology of human behaviour
16Chapter 13: Security and usability
17Chapter 14: Solving complex security problems
18Chapter 15: Building a culture of security
19Chapter 16: The psychology of behavioural change
20Chapter 17: Evolving the approach to security
21Further reading
22Accompanying material
23Closing credits
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