Resources

Tools, frameworks and knowledge

Everything you need to understand, measure, and improve the human dimensions of your organisation's security posture.

Tools & Assessments

Interactive tools

Practical tools you can use right now to assess, plan, and improve.

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CyberSHIELD Assessment

Fifteen questions and about ten minutes to score your security culture across the six SHIELD stages and name the one stage holding the rest back. Your result appears on screen straight away.

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Champions Programme Health Check

A free health check for Security Champions programmes that are already running. Eighteen questions, about ten minutes, a score across six dimensions and a PDF report to keep. No email address needed.

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Champions Journey Planner

Map out your Security Champions programme timeline, milestones, and key actions. An interactive planning tool to help you structure your programme from launch to maturity - with progress tracking.

Plan your journey →
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Skills Framework

The Behavioural Cyber Risk Management Skills Framework - 7 domains, 30 competencies, 8 professional roles. Select your role to see your recommended target competency levels.

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SHIELD Framework

Six stages for running a behavioural security programme: Specify, Hypothesise, Intervene, Embed, Learn, Diffuse. Built on COM-B and the Behaviour Change Wheel.

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Secure Behaviour Management

What Secure Behaviour Management means, where the term came from, how it compares with awareness training and human risk management, and where Security Champions fit.

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Behavioural Convergence Theory

CyBehave's emerging research body investigating whether established human behavioural science frameworks can be meaningfully extended to understand, predict, and govern AI agent behaviour in cybersecurity contexts.

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Research Insights

Research summaries and practical perspectives on the intersection of behavioural science and cybersecurity from the CyBehave research programme.

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Articles & Guides

Practical advice, expert perspectives, and applied guides on building security culture, managing human risk, and running effective Champions programmes.

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Downloads

Free resources & guides

Guides, whitepapers, templates, and practical tools grounded in behavioural science and real-world security practice.

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Template Popular

Cybersecurity Psychological Safety Policy Template

11 Nov 2025

A cybersecurity psychological safety policy is designed to create an environment where employees feel safe to report incidents, raise...

Toolkit Popular

Practitioner Toolkit Guide – Self-Determination Theory (SDT)

11 Nov 2025

This guide provides cybersecurity professionals with a comprehensive, practical introduction to Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as a...

Toolkit Popular

Practitioner Toolkit Guide – Social Network Analysis (SNA)

11 Nov 2025

This guide introduces Social Network Analysis (SNA) as a practical tool for security professionals seeking to influence and embed secure...

Checklist Popular

Security Champions - Programme Check List

11 Nov 2025

Editable template for Security Champions programme checklist.

Books

Published works

Comprehensive guides on behavioural security and human cyber risk management. Each book offers practical, evidence-based strategies grounded in psychology, behavioural science, and real-world application.

Building a Cyber Security Culture
BCC
Strategic Guide
Building a Cyber Security Culture
A Strategic Guide to Protecting Your Business
Your comprehensive roadmap to creating a culture where every employee actively engages in security efforts - addressing the why and equipping you with the how to transform your weakest link into your strongest defence.
  • Global security landscape and challenges
  • Psychology driving security awareness
  • Culture, strategy, and security connection
  • Foundation for long-term resilience
Behaviour Change Playbook
BCP
Practical Guide
Behaviour Change Playbook
For Cyber Security
Your ultimate guide to transforming cybersecurity behaviours using proven behavioural science frameworks. Features the Behaviour Change Wheel with step-by-step implementation strategies.
  • BCW framework and behaviour change techniques
  • Real-world case studies included
  • Practical intervention design tools
  • Measurable outcomes and KPIs
DECEIVED
DCVd
Psychology Focus
DECEIVED
Why We Click, Trust, and Get Hacked
Explore the hidden psychological forces that make us vulnerable to cyberattacks. From phishing to AI-driven manipulation, learn how attackers exploit trust, fear, and urgency - and how to build psychological resilience.
  • Cognitive biases and cyber threats
  • Social engineering tactics exposed
  • AI and deepfake manipulation
  • Building psychological defences
The Rise of the Security Champion
RSC
Free ebook
The Rise of the Security Champion
From Awareness to Action
Unlock the untapped power of Security Champions - everyday employees transformed into security advocates. Your step-by-step guide to creating a Champions network that transforms your organisation's security posture.
  • Champion identification and recruitment
  • Practical frameworks and strategies
  • Measuring success and momentum
  • Human-first cybersecurity approach
SINGULARITY
SNGL
Future-Focused
SINGULARITY
Choosing Humanity's Future in the AI Age
A journey through the paradox of AI - from life-saving technology to sophisticated deception. Explore how Artificial Intelligence shapes our present and could redefine our future, with a roadmap for navigating this transformation wisely.
  • Current AI landscape and impact
  • Path to Artificial General Intelligence
  • Ethical AI and human responsibility
  • Preparing for technological singularity

Start with HEROES by CyBehave

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