July 7, 2026

What Cybersecurity Psychology Teaches Us About Smarter Decision-Making [Ep. 10]

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Tony Pietrocola

Tony Pietrocola

Co-Founder & President, AgileBlue

Joe Marquette

Joe Marquette

Co-Founder & CEO, AgileBlue

Rick Mischka

Rick Mischka

Sr. Director - Education & Enablement, AVANT

Security incidents don’t usually start because someone is careless. They often start because someone is human: busy, tired, rushed, and trying to do the right thing.

In this conversation, our hosts sit down with Rick Mischka, Head of Resilience and Senior Director of Education Enablement at AVANT Communications, to break down the psychology behind cybersecurity. They explore why people shouldn’t be dismissed as the “weakest link,” how attackers target attention and trust, and what leaders need to understand about building security programs around real human behavior.

Key takeaways:

  • How AI is accelerating cyber threats and security capabilities
  • Why the human element remains critical in cybersecurity
  • The role Zero Trust plays in reducing organizational risk
  • What business leaders should focus on as AI adoption grows
  • Practical ways to strengthen cyber resilience

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