Cyber Security A Modern Tale of a Dissonant Relationship
BTB Security and me • BTB Security • Founded in 2006 • Technical security services, MDR • Me Ron Schlecht • German word for “BAD” • Ron.Schlecht@btbsecurity.com • 267-714-8459 • @btb_schlecht •
A Psych Talk at a Security Conference • Why – It’s getting crowded and LOUD! (and confusing) – Frustration • For – All of us (Practitioners, Vendors, Outsiders, Influencers) • Outcome – Crush the confusion – Think about Cyber Security trends
Cognitive Dissonance • Beliefs Contradicted – New info • Emotional Response • Alarms – Threatened on a personal and emotional levels • Shut down – Disregard rational evidence – Contradiction of previously regarded truths
Our Actions New Cognitions • I can do this to counter-act that – I know I’m on a diet, but I can always exercise extra to work this off – I know these steps to security, but look at these SHINY toys! Motivations • Dissonance is most upsetting when people behave in ways that threaten their self image – Protection – Promotion
Ron Schlecht Ron.Schlecht@btbsecurity.com 267-714-8459 @btb_schlecht
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