The book goes beyond the hype to explore the complexity of augmented decision-making and the unintended consequences we’re already seeing. “Len pulls back the curtain on how humans, not just machines, are being reshaped by AI. His point of view is grounded, provocative, and seriously worth reading. Full disclosure: Len is a good friend. People like him are rare and, honestly, a little scary. I’m just glad he’s on our side,” he says.
Understanding human risk in cybersecurity
When it comes to security, CISOs know better than most that managing risks and vulnerabilities lies in human behaviour as much as technical tools. These books provide expert insights into the human side of cybersecurity, such as social engineering.
The Art of Deception by Kevin Mitnick, was recommended by Gaurav Kapil, CISO at Bread Financial, because its core message remains relevant today. “One of the original and most well-known hackers, Kevin Mitnick shares fascinating real-world examples of social engineering and the human side of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. While it’s an older book, it remains a foundational read for anyone interested in understanding how attackers exploit trust to breach systems,” Kapil says.
