The Segment: A Zero Trust Leadership Podcast

The Cybersecurity Seatbelt: A Cyberpsychologist’s Take on Moving from Awareness to Preparedness

Episode Notes

What if the biggest vulnerability in cybersecurity isn't the technology—but the people behind it? Dr. Erik Huffman, a pioneer in cyberpsychology, joins The Segment to break down the human factors behind digital attacks. 

Cyberpsychology—the blend of security, human behavior, and neuroscience—reveals that over 90% of data breaches involve human error or social engineering, not just technical exploits. The conversation shifts to why traditional cybersecurity awareness training isn’t enough—awareness is widespread, but true preparedness is lacking.

In this episode, we discuss:

If you think only careless people get hacked, think again.
Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Huffman Ted Talk