The Psychology of Cyber - Navigating a Crisis Like a Pilot
2025-09-06 , Rookie Track

This talk examines how the crisis management principles of aviation "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate" can be effectively applied to cybersecurity. It highlights promoting a no-blame culture, empowering security culture across an organisation and preparing for unforeseen events, drawing on aviation’s century of safety advancements.


Explore how aviation’s crisis management strategies can inform cybersecurity practices. This session addresses the psychological impact of crises, the importance of open communication, and practical approaches to managing unpredictable situations with confidence and composure.

George Chapman is a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant with over seven years’ experience in the security industry. Specialising in offensive security, incident response, and penetration testing, alongside team-leading. George also discovered CVE-2023-0635, a privilege escalation vulnerability, underscoring his commitment to practical, real-world security research.