Dr John McAlaney, Associate Professor Jacqui Taylor & Helen Thackray Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Bournemouth University Recommendations Cybersecurity is an area that evolves continually and rapidly. Whilst psychological manipulation of cyber- attack victims has been present for many years it is only relatively recently that substantive psychological research in cybersecurity has begun to take place. As such there remains a lack of longitudinal research, and several gaps in the knowledge base. Nevertheless through use of the research that has been conducted and by drawing upon experience in other domains psychology can contribute to addressing challenges encountered in cybersecurity in several ways: ■ ■ By using evidence and working with agencies including the National Cyber Security Centre, the British Computer Society and the National Crime Agency to challenge popular stereotypes around hacking that may drive individuals towards criminal activity; and instead highlighting the numerous positive aspects of ethical hacking. ■ ■ By working with agencies including the Department of Education to ensure that school curricula covers not only computer programming but also related issues of social responsibility and the risks of engaging in cybercriminal activities. The British Psychological Society Promoting excellence in psychology www.bps.org.uk/behaviourchange Behaviour Change: Cybersecurity