Most people think the biggest cyber threat is a shadowy hacker in a hoodie.
After two decades investigating cyber criminals I can tell you the real answer is far more human.
The intelligence community has used a framework called M.I.C.E for decades to explain why people betray their country. I've spent years applying it to explain why people and organizations get compromised online.
M.I.C.E stands for: Money. Ideology. Curosity. Ego.
These are the four core motivations behind virtually every cyber attack I've ever investigated. And understanding WHY an attacker acts changes everything about how you defend against them.
→ Money-motivated attackers move fast. Smash and grab.
→ Ideology-motivated attackers are patient. They'll wait months.
→ Curiosity-interest and inquisitiveness leaving to growth .
→ Ego-driven hackers want you to KNOW they were there.
Each motivation requires a completely different defensive posture.
That's the foundation of my new book: How MICE Threaten Cyber Security.
If you work in security, HR, risk, or lead a team - this framework will
change how you think about your threat landscape.
It's available now on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0awR4gNr
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